Air India on April 19 announced the suspension of all flights from Tel Aviv till the end of this month due to volatile conditions in the Middle East. The airline said in a post on We wish to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains paramount. Is a priority." The airline has requested its customers to contact its customer care at 011-69329333/011-69329999 or visit its website www.airindia.com for further details. In a separate post, the airline also informed us about the cancellation of flights from Dubai Airport due to a flood-like situation following heavy rains.

Flights to and from Dubai canceled

A post on X said, "We regret to inform you that due to continued operational disruptions at Dubai Airport, flights to and from Dubai have been cancelled. We will assist affected customers in re-boarding flights as soon as operations resume." Customers booked on our flights with tickets valid for travel up to 21st April 2024 will be offered a one-time discount on rescheduling and a full refund for cancellations. " Flight tracking data showed that airlines on Friday quickly rerouted flights over Iran, diverted to alternative airports or diverted planes from their departures due to the closure of airspace and    , airports following the Israeli strikes on Iran. Sent back on points.

before the Israeli attack

Even before the Israeli attack, many Western and Asian airlines were avoiding Iran and its airspace. The attack came days after Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel. Germany's Lufthansa has extended the suspension of flights to Tehran until the end of the month, citing ongoing security concerns in the region. Australia's Qantas Airways said it was rerouting flights between Perth and London due to concerns about the Middle East, and also added a refueling stop in Singapore to avoid Iranian airspace.