Indian airlines canceled nearly 26,000 international flights through July 20 due to West Asia airspace restrictions from the US-Iran conflict. The Civil Aviation Ministry told Lok Sabha that rerouting has sharply increased fuel costs and operational losses for domestic carriers
India’s aviation regulator DGCA has directed airlines to avoid several West Asia airspaces amid rising tensions due to the US-Israel-Iran conflict. The advisory stresses safety risk assessments, contingency planning, and possible rerouting to manage disruptions