Fight & Flight
When countries fight, planes can't fly as freely. That's what happened recently when Israel attacked Iran. Airlines had to avoid flying over not just those two countries, but also nearby ones like Iraq and Jordan. Syria's airspace is already too dangerous, so even more flights had to be cancelled or changed — including about 30 from India.
West Asia (the Middle East) is very important for air travel. Around 1,400 flights go through it every day. So, if there's trouble there, it affects flights all over the world. Other places are also risky. For example, Afghanistan isn't safe to fly over, Pakistan's airspace has been shut for Indian airlines since April, and Russia and Ukraine are mostly off-limits because of war.
Why is all this such a big deal? Because flying around these dangerous areas means taking longer routes. That uses more fuel, takes more time, and costs more money. For example, flying around Pakistan adds 913 km to the Delhi-to-Amsterdam trip. One Indian airline said if Pakistan's airspace stays shut for a year, it could cost them an extra $600 million!
In fact, every hour of flying the long way can cost up to $12,000 more. And guess what? That extra cost often gets added to your ticket price.
So, even if a war is far away, it can still affect your flight — and your wallet.
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