Air India, IndiGo to resume Middle East, Europe flights as airspace reopens
IndiGo Airlines and Air India have announced that flight operations to, from, and through Gulf countries have returned to normal and are operating as scheduled. Flights from and to Europe, which were also affected following days of conflicts between Iran and Israel, will be back in operation.This comes a day after Israel briefly reopened its airspace on Sunday, expanding flight operations on Monday. This move aims to help tens of thousands of travellers stranded by widespread cancellations across the Middle East after the US attacked Iran.advertisementFlight operations to and from the Gulf countries have largely stabilised, the IndiGo airline said in an advisory. In a travel advisory, the airline confirmed that its flights operating into, out of, and through Gulf countries are now running as scheduled.
However, due to continued restrictions over Iranian airspace, some flights may still take alternate routes, potentially resulting in extended travel times. Passengers are advised to closely monitor their flight status for real-time updates."Rest assured, we are here to assist you and ensure smooth facilitation throughout your journey. Thank you for your continued understanding and trust as we work to bring you safely to your destination," IndiGo said.
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Meanwhile, Air India has also announced a phased resumption of its services to the region. A spokesperson for the airline said, 'As airspaces gradually reopen in certain parts of the Middle East, Air India will progressively resume flights to the region starting today, with most operations to and from the Middle East resuming from June 25.'Flights to and from Europe, previously cancelled, are also being reinstated from today, while services to and from the East Coast of the US and Canada are expected to resume at the earliest opportunity.'Some flights may experience delays or cancellations due to consequential impacts and extended re-routings/flight times, but we are committed to minimising disruptions and restoring our schedule integrity,' the spokesperson added.The airline emphasised that it would continue to avoid airspaces deemed unsafe and would keep passengers informed of any further changes.- EndsTune InTrending Reel
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