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As Iran-Israel tensions continue, airlines are proceeding with caution. This is impacting passengers in several different ways.
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The Indian civil aviation ministry has advised domestic airlines to assess risks before flying on international routes as tensions in the Middle East are growing. The civil aviation regulatory body is working with the airlines and the ministry of external affairs to navigate the situation, civil aviation secretary Vumlunmang Vualnam has said.
Changed flight routes: After Iran launched drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, Indian airlines including Air India, Vistara and IndiGo, have been avoiding Iranian airspace, opting for alternative routes instead. Moreover, former national carrier Air India has also temporarily suspended flights to Tel Aviv in Israel.
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