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Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Air India diverts 11 flights, returns 5 to origin after closure of Iranian airspace
Air India on Friday diverted 11 flights and returned five to their origin after Iran closed its airspace in response to an Israeli strike on its nuclear facilities. According to flight-tracking platform Flightradar24, the Iranian airspace is now completely empty. Among the flights affected was an Air India flight from Mumbai to London, which had to make a mid-air return. AI129 departed from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) on Friday morning but turned back halfway through and returned to Mumbai, according to real-time data from Flightradar24. CSMIA authorities confirmed the diversion. 'This was undertaken as a precaution because of the Iranian airspace closure,' a CSMIA spokesperson said. Air India said it is diverting flights and returning some to origin 'due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers'. Three flights are being diverted to Jeddah and Vienna each, two each to Sharjah and Frankfurt, and one to Mumbai. Another two flights are returning to Mumbai and three to Delhi. 'We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen disruption and are making every effort to minimize it, including providing accommodation for passengers. Refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling is also being offered to guests who opt for it. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly passengers to their destinations,' Air India said. Explosions rocked Tehran after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the launch of 'Operation Rising Lion', claiming to have hit the core of Iran's nuclear programme—including its main enrichment facility in Natanz. The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed damage to Iranian nuclear infrastructure. As tensions escalated, Indian embassies in both Iran and Israel issued advisories urging Indian nationals to avoid 'unnecessary travel' and remain vigilant. Air India flights affected: Aggam Walia is a Correspondent at The Indian Express, reporting on power, renewables, and mining. His work unpacks intricate ties between corporations, government, and policy, often relying on documents sourced via the RTI Act. Off the beat, he enjoys running through Delhi's parks and forests, walking to places, and cooking pasta. ... Read More
Business Upturn
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Mumbai to London Air India flight returns back to Mumbai Airport after takeoff; Details here
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on June 13, 2025, 09:30 IST In a fresh disruption caused by escalating tensions in the Middle East, Air India flight AI129 from Mumbai to London Heathrow returned to its origin shortly after takeoff on Friday morning. According to live flight tracking data on Flightradar24, the Boeing 787 aircraft had initially begun its journey over the Arabian Sea but reversed course mid-air and headed back to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The airline has not released an official statement yet, but the sudden U-turn aligns with the precautionary diversions initiated by Air India following Iran's airspace closure . As of Friday, Iranian skies have become inaccessible to many carriers following Israel's large-scale preemptive airstrike on Iranian nuclear and military sites. Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched what they called a 'preemptive, precise, combined offensive' targeting Iran's nuclear infrastructure. Multiple airstrikes were reported across Iranian territory, including near its primary nuclear enrichment sites. In response, Iran closed off sections of its airspace amid fears of retaliatory strikes. With rising geopolitical risks and aviation safety concerns in the region, several international carriers have either rerouted or suspended flights passing through or near Iranian territory. Air India has already confirmed diversions of 16 international routes, including flights from New York, Toronto, London, and Chicago to India, many of which have been rerouted to Sharjah, Jeddah, Vienna, or Frankfurt. Further updates on AI129's status are awaited from the airline. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Gulf Today
21-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Emirates, Etihad cancel flights to Heathrow airport, Air India's London flights disrupted
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have cancelled flights to Heathrow and announced diversions in their flight schedule due to the Heathrow closure, according to reports. Emirates said, 'Due to the closure of London Heathrow Airport, the following flights to/from London have been cancelled. • EK001/002 21MAR DXB‑LHR‑DXB • EK029/030 21MAR DXB‑LHR‑DXB • EK031/032 21MAR DXB‑LHR‑DXB • EK008 21MAR LHR‑DXB • EK003/004 21MAR DXB‑LHR‑DXB • EK005/006 21MAR DXB‑LHR‑DXB The Airline said, 'Passengers connecting onto the flights to London Heathrow will not be accepted for travel until further notice at the point of origin. 'We're monitoring the situation closely and will update our customers as the situation develops. 'Customers are also advised to check our website for updates before their travel, and to ensure their contact details are updated by visiting Manage Your Booking to receive the latest notifications. 'Emirates is offering customers affected by the flight cancellations the option to rebook to travel to other UK airports, or to travel on a later date. 'Passengers who have booked through travel agents should contact their agent for rebooking. Customers who have booked directly with Emirates can contact us for assistance. 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused.' According to Indo-Asian News Service, India's largest carrier Air India on Friday said that its operations, to and from London Heathrow (LHR), have been disrupted following the temporary suspension of operations at the airport. Air India said in a statement that London Heathrow-bound AI129 from Mumbai was returning to Mumbai and AI161 from Delhi was diverting to Frankfurt. "All our remaining flights to and from London Heathrow, including AI111 of this morning, have been cancelled for 21 March. We will update about resumption of operations as soon as we have more information," the airline said. It further stated that flights to London Gatwick remain unaffected. Heathrow Airport was due to see over 1,330 scheduled flights today, flying up to 291,000 passengers, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. The airport was scheduled to see 665 departures today, equating to over 145,094 seats. A further 669 flights were due to arrive today, equating to 145,836 seats. British Airways has the largest share of flights from the airport (51%), followed by Virgin Atlantic and Lufthansa.
Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Factbox-Airlines flying into Heathrow Airport on Friday
(Reuters) - Britain's Heathrow Airport said on Friday it will remain closed through the day after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting flight schedules of global airlines. According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at least 120 inbound flights to Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, were being diverted to other airports. Here are the top 10 airlines by capacity that were set to arrive at Heathrow airport on Friday. AIRLINE NAME FLIGHTS SEATS British Airways 341 67,962 31 9,058 Virgin Atlantic Lufthansa 21 3,780 American Airlines 20 5,744 Aer Lingus 19 3,484 17 3,673 United Airlines SAS 14 2,520 Swiss 12 2,000 13 1,906 Eurowings Delta Air Lines 11 2,687 Other 67 airlines 143 9,790 Total 669 145,836 Here is what airlines are saying about the closure: * British Airways: "Due to a power outage in the LondonHeathrow area, London Heathrow Airport is currently closed. As aresult, customers due to travel from Heathrow on Friday areadvised not to travel to the airport until further notice. Thiswill clearly have a significant impact on our operation and ourcustomers and we're working as quickly as possible to updatethem on their travel options for the next 24 hours and beyond." * United Airlines: "Seven United flights returned to theirorigin or to other airports, and Friday flights to LondonHeathrow are being cancelled. We are working with our customersto offer alternative travel options." * Air India: "London Heathrow-bound AI129 from Mumbai isreturning to Mumbai; AI161 from Delhi is diverting to our remaining flights to and from London Heathrow, includingAI111 of this morning, have been cancelled for 21 March." * Aer Lingus: "Cancelling all flights to and from LondonHeathrow Airport until further notice today following theclosure of the airport by the authorities." * Virgin Atlantic: "This has had a significant impact on ourflying programme both into and out of Heathrow and all VirginAtlantic arriving and departing flights are cancelled untilmidday on 21 March, with the rest of today's schedule currentlyunder review." * Qantas: "Our Singapore-London and Perth-London serviceswere diverted to Paris today, with buses arranged to takecustomers on to London." Source: Data from Cirium Ascend, company statements. Note: The seats represent capacity, not ticketed passengers.
Reuters
21-03-2025
- Reuters
Airlines flying into Heathrow Airport on Friday
March 21 (Reuters) - Britain's Heathrow Airport said on Friday it will remain closed through the day after a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power, disrupting flight schedules of global airlines. According to flight tracking website FlightRadar24, at least 120 inbound flights to Heathrow, Europe's busiest airport, were being diverted to other airports. Make sense of the latest ESG trends affecting companies and governments with the Reuters Sustainable Switch newsletter. Sign up here. Here are the top 10 airlines by capacity that were set to arrive at Heathrow airport on Friday. Here is what airlines are saying about the closure: British Airways: "Due to a power outage in the London Heathrow area, London Heathrow Airport is currently closed. As a result, customers due to travel from Heathrow on Friday are advised not to travel to the airport until further notice. This will clearly have a significant impact on our operation and our customers and we're working as quickly as possible to update them on their travel options for the next 24 hours and beyond." United Airlines: "Seven United flights returned to their origin or to other airports, and Friday flights to London Heathrow are being cancelled. We are working with our customers to offer alternative travel options." Air India: "London Heathrow-bound AI129 from Mumbai is returning to Mumbai; AI161 from Delhi is diverting to Frankfurt. All our remaining flights to and from London Heathrow, including AI111 of this morning, have been cancelled for 21 March." Aer Lingus: "Cancelling all flights to and from London Heathrow Airport until further notice today following the closure of the airport by the authorities." Virgin Atlantic: "This has had a significant impact on our flying programme both into and out of Heathrow and all Virgin Atlantic arriving and departing flights are cancelled until midday on 21 March, with the rest of today's schedule currently under review." Qantas: "Our Singapore-London and Perth-London services were diverted to Paris today, with buses arranged to take customers on to London." Source: Data from Cirium Ascend, company statements. Note: The seats represent capacity, not ticketed passengers.
