{"id":1674,"date":"2019-06-22T18:25:16","date_gmt":"2019-06-22T15:25:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flyings.net\/read\/?p=1674"},"modified":"2019-06-22T18:25:16","modified_gmt":"2019-06-22T15:25:16","slug":"airlines-cancel-flights-over-iran-due-to-heightened-tensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyings.net\/info\/airlines-cancel-flights-over-iran-due-to-heightened-tensions\/","title":{"rendered":"Airlines cancel flights over Iran due to heightened tensions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Airline companies have cancelled or used another route for flights flying over Iran due to a tensed situation. The main reason is that Iran shot down the US drone. It happened on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/p>\n

So, acting in the interests of their passengers\u2019 safety about seven airline companies have made changes into their routes to avoid the air territory controlled by Iran.<\/p>\n

Airlines took such measures after US Federal Aviation Administration prohibited US commercial flights from a small territory of Iran\u2019s airspace. It was done on Thursday. Moreover, a lot of airlines are about to take severe measures and restrictions.<\/p>\n

The following airlines have cancelled or diverted their planes: United Airlines<\/a>, British Airways<\/a>, KLM<\/a>, Malaysia Airlines <\/a>and others.<\/p>\n

As for United Airlines, it has cancelled its flights to Mumbai from Newark for safety reasons. A representative of the company says that they are cooperating with the government to find a solution. As for its customers who remain in Mumbai and want to return to US the company may assist in booking an alternative flight.<\/p>\n

British Airways says it is teaming up with governments around the world for the sake of its passengers\u2019 safety to avoid risks at the destinations it operates.<\/p>\n

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