Apart from being a serious safety concern, the increasing number of conflict zones around the world are also becoming a burden on airline operations and profitability.
Israel’s attack against Iran and the subsequent closure of the Iranian airspace on Friday saw the diversion of as many as 16 long and ultra-long haul Air India flights, according to the airlines.
In fact, many carriers across the world steered clear of the airspace over Israel, Iran, Iraq and Jordan after Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran, either diverting or cancelling flights in mind passengers, crew and flight safety.
Israel on Friday morning launched airstrikes deep inside Iranian territory, targeting nuclear and military infrastructure, marking an escalation in long-standing tensions between the two nations.
Meanwhile, an Air India flight heading from Thailand to Delhi made an emergency landing on Friday after a bomb threat was received on board, according to agency reports.
