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Iran airspace closure: Air India's new Gulf region stops
With Iran shutting its airspace amid rising tensions with Israel, Indian airlines like Air India and IndiGo are scrambling to reroute flights. Already dealing with Pakistani airspace restrictions, they're now making extra stops in places like the UAE or Saudi Arabia just to refuel on Europe-bound journeys. It's made getting to North America, Europe, and the Middle East a lot trickier for both airlines and travelers.
Air India flights diverted, IndiGo tweaks Istanbul routes
Air India has had to divert flights—some even turned back mid-journey—while IndiGo tweaked its Istanbul routes. Passengers affected by these changes can get refunds or reschedule their trips. Until things calm down in the region, expect more delays and last-minute changes if you're flying this way.