NEW DELHI: The closure of Iranian airspace after Israel attacked its nuclear websites has led to a number of worldwide flights both diverting or discontinuing their journey & returning to origin. With Pakistan airspace already closed for Indian carriers, and vice versa, & not all airways overflying Afghanistan, the scenario in Iran is prone to make flights between north India and the west even longer, even making fuelling stops should in some circumstances.In a press release, Air India stated: “As a result of rising scenario in Iran, the following closure of its airspace and in view of the security of our passengers, the next Air India flights are both being diverted or returning to their origin. We remorse the inconvenience prompted to our passengers attributable to this unexpected disruption and are making each effort to minimise it, together with offering lodging for passengers. Refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling can also be being supplied to friends who go for it. Different preparations are being made to fly passengers to their locations. We advise all our passengers to test their flight standing right here http://airindia.com/in/en/handle/flight-status.html.”Additionally learn: Israel launches ‘preemptive strikes’ towards Iran, targets nuclear amenities; US denies involvement
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Air India flights impacted to this point embody:AI130 (London Heathrow-Mumbai) diverted to Vienna.AI102 (New York-Delhi) diverted to Sharjah.AI116 (New York-Mumbai) diverted to Jeddah.AI2018 (London Heathrow-Delhi) diverted to Mumbai.AI129 (Mumbai-London Heathrow) returning to Mumbai.AI119 (Mumbai-New York) returning to Mumbai.AI103 (Delhi-Washington) returning to Delhi.AI106 (Newark-Delhi) diverting to Vienna.AI188 (Vancouver-Delhi) diverting to Jeddah.AI101 (Delhi-New York) diverting to Frankfurt/Milan.AI126 (Chicago-Delhi) diverting to Jeddah.AI132 (London Heathrow-Bengaluru) diverted to Sharjah.AI2016 (London Heathrow-Delhi) diverted to Vienna.AI104 (Washington-Delhi) diverted to Vienna.AI190 (Toronto-Delhi) diverted to Frankfurt.AI189 (Delhi-Toronto) returning to Delhi.Additionally learn: India points advisory for nationals; warns residents to ‘stay vigilant’In an advisory issued Friday morning, Delhi Airport stated: “… attributable to evolving airspace circumstances over Iran, Iraq and neighbouring area, some flight scheduled have been impacted. Passengers are suggested to contact their respective airways for contemporary updates about their flights.”