Air India, IndiGo resume flights as West Asian airspaces reopen
After a tense few days with flights grounded due to the Israel-Iran conflict, Air India and IndiGo are back in the skies to West Asia.
The airspace is open again thanks to a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, which means smoother travel ahead for people heading toward the Gulf, Europe, or North America.
Airlines expect to restore normalcy by June 25
Air India started bringing back its West Asia routes from June 24 and expects most flights running normally by June 25. They're also restoring connections to Europe, with US and Canada routes next in line.
IndiGo is following suit, resuming flights to big hubs like Dubai and Doha while keeping a close eye on safety.
Both airlines have warned there might be some delays as they adjust routes but say passenger safety comes first.
What led to flight suspensions
The sudden flight suspensions happened after Iran launched missiles at a US base in Qatar during its standoff with Israel.
Now that there's a ceasefire—brokered by the US—Gulf countries have reopened their skies.
For travelers (and anyone tracking global news), it's good news: international routes from India are getting back on track.