Iran Airspace Shutdown Reroutes IndiGo, Air India Flights; Delays Expected

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Moneycontrol•15-01-2026, 07:48
Iran Airspace Shutdown Reroutes IndiGo, Air India Flights; Delays Expected
- •Iran temporarily closed airspace around Tehran for two hours due to US tensions and protests, impacting international flights.
- •The closure, announced via NOTAM, forced airlines globally to reroute flights, with FlightRadar24 tracking diversions.
- •Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India issued advisories, confirming flight impacts, delays, and cancellations.
- •IndiGo offered rebooking and refund options, while Air India cited safety for alternative routings and some cancellations.
- •The airspace restriction followed US President Trump's warning to Iran over protest crackdowns and growing regional security concerns.
Why It Matters: Iran's temporary airspace closure caused significant disruptions and delays for international flights, including Indian carriers.
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