Mumbai: Air India has significantly altered its flight operations across the Persian gulf due to heightened tensions in the iran-israel conflict. The airline announced it is avoiding the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Israel, opting for alternative routes to ensure passenger safety. This decision, effective immediately, impacts flights to destinations like the UAE, Qatar, Oman,…
The advisories, also issued by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Newzealand, and Japan, highlight challenges at U.S. borders and new regulations affecting travelers.
Travelers, especially women, are advised against solo travel, with the U.S. government noting limited emergency assistance capabilities in regions stretching from eastern Maharashtra and northern Telangana to western West Bengal. U.S. government employees require prior approval to travel outside the capital cities of the mentioned states. Additional high-risk areas include Jammu and Kashmir,Manipur, and parts of central and eastern India.
