DGCA reroutes flights to avoid Iranian airspace, MEA issues travel advisory

The aviation regulator on Wednesday asked Indian airlines to take all precautions in the airspace over Iran, Iraq, Gulf of Oman and waters of the Persian Gulf, and reroute their flights to ensure safety of passengers.

The decision comes after Iran fired missiles at two US air bases in Iraq, leading to heightened tensions in the region.

Air India said its flights to Europe and the United States (US) could take 20-40 minutes longer. The national carrier flies to sixteen destinations in Canada, Europe and the US. Route selection depends on various factors, and during winter Air India’s west-bound flights