Air India, IndiGo Suspend West Asia Flights Amid Iran Conflict, Airspace Closures

• Air India and IndiGo have suspended all flights to and from West Asia due to the escalating Iran conflict.
• Iran, Israel, and parts of Iraq have closed their airspaces following US and Israel strikes in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
• Indian flights, including long-haul international services, have been rerouted, delayed, or forced to turn back mid-journey.
• Air India's Delhi–Tel Aviv service (AI139) on February 28 returned to India due to Israeli airspace closure.
• The closure of Iranian and Iraqi skies impacts overflight routes for Indian carriers to Europe, raising concerns about fuel-efficient corridors.