Middle East Tensions Reroute Flights: India Cancels, Diverts Flights Amid Iran Airspace Closure

• Escalating Middle East tensions have led many international and Indian airlines to avoid Iranian and Iraqi airspace for safety.
• Air India canceled Delhi-New York (JFK), Delhi-Newark, and Mumbai-New York flights due to Iran's airspace closure.
• IndiGo's Baku-Delhi flight was diverted back to Baku within an hour after attempting to enter Iranian airspace.
• Airlines are rerouting flights, causing delays and cancellations; some routes may require refueling stops due to longer paths.
• Lufthansa is also avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspace, and an Osprey Flight Solutions report highlights instability in Iranian cities.

Why It Matters: Middle East tensions are significantly impacting air travel, leading to flight reroutes, delays, and cancellations.