Israel attacks Iran: Multiple flights between India and the west – check full list of diverted flights | India News

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NEW DELHI: The closure of Iranian airspace after Israel attacked its nuclear websites has led to a number of worldwide flights both diverting or discontinuing their journey & returning to origin. With Pakistan airspace already closed for Indian carriers, and vice versa, & not all airways overflying Afghanistan, the state of affairs in Iran is prone to make flights between north India and the west even longer, even making fuelling stops should in some instances.In an announcement, Air India stated: “Due to the emerging situation in Iran, the subsequent closure of its airspace and in view of the safety of our passengers, the following Air India flights are either being diverted or returning to their origin. We regret the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen disruption and are making every effort to minimise it, including providing accommodation for passengers. Refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling is also being offered to guests who opt for it. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly passengers to their destinations. We advise all our passengers to check their flight status here http://airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html.”Also learn: Israel launches ‘preemptive strikes’ towards Iran, targets nuclear services; US denies involvementAir India flights impacted to this point embody:AI130 (London Heathrow-Mumbai) diverted to Vienna.AI102 (New York-Delhi) diverted to Sharjah.AI116 (New York-Mumbai) diverted to Jeddah.AI2018 (London Heathrow-Delhi) diverted to Mumbai.AI129 (Mumbai-London Heathrow) returning to Mumbai.AI119 (Mumbai-New York) returning to Mumbai.AI103 (Delhi-Washington) returning to Delhi.AI106 (Newark-Delhi) diverting to Vienna.AI188 (Vancouver-Delhi) diverting to Jeddah.AI101 (Delhi-New York) diverting to Frankfurt/Milan.AI126 (Chicago-Delhi) diverting to Jeddah.AI132 (London Heathrow-Bengaluru) diverted to Sharjah.AI2016 (London Heathrow-Delhi) diverted to Vienna.AI104 (Washington-Delhi) diverted to Vienna.AI190 (Toronto-Delhi) diverted to Frankfurt.AI189 (Delhi-Toronto) returning to Delhi.Also learn: India points advisory for nationals; warns residents to ‘remain vigilant’In an advisory issued Friday morning, Delhi Airport stated: “… due to evolving airspace conditions over Iran, Iraq and neighbouring region, some flight scheduled have been impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for latest updates about their flights.”