Airlines Navigate Middle East Tensions with Strategic Reroutes

Airlines persistently steer clear of significant portions of the Middle East, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. According to FlightRadar24, commercial flights are bypassing restricted airspace to mitigate risks amid ongoing missile exchanges.

With routes over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel largely abandoned, airlines opt for alternative paths via the Caspian Sea or across Egypt and Saudi Arabia. This strategic rerouting leads to increased fuel and crew expenses, alongside prolonged travel times.

Since Israel's strikes on Iran commenced on June 13, airlines have suspended flights to affected countries, focusing instead on evacuations. Japan and New Zealand remain active, organizing extraction operations for their nationals, reflecting a broader international response to rising regional tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)