Air India halts flights amid Middle East tensions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East and a recent ceasefire announcement, Air India has stopped flights to the Middle East, parts of Europe, and North America.
IndiGo and Emirates have also changed their routes or paused some flights as a safety move.
The main reason? Closed airspace and rising uncertainty in the region.
Airlines say they're working closely with security experts
Flights headed for India from North America are being sent back or rerouted. Air India says they're working closely with security experts and that "passenger safety is our priority."
IndiGo paused trips to Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi but is slowly restarting them as airports reopen.
Emirates rerouted some flights but is mostly running as usual after checking new flight paths.
If you're flying soon, check your flight status
Even though there was talk of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, things are still tense—and airlines everywhere are changing routes to keep travelers safe.
If you're flying soon or know someone who is, it's worth double-checking your flight status since plans could change quickly.