The restriction over Iran airspace will add to the flying time of flights from India to the US and Europe, and will make tickets a tad more expensive.
Air India, which is the only Indian airline now with substantial international service after Jet Airways suspended operations, will be the most impacted. One of IndiGo's flights, to Istanbul, will also see a change.
On June 22, industry regulator DGCA had asked Indian airlines to avoid the Iranian airspace.
"All Indian operators in consultation with DGCA have decided to avoid the affected part of Iranian Airspace to ensure safe travel for the passengers. They will re-route flights suitably," said the regulator.
The advisory followed rising tensions between Iran and the US after the latter's drone was shot down for allegedly violating Iranian airspace.
Noting that the DGCA's announcement has been made keeping in mind passenger safety, Sharat Dhall, COO (B2C), Yatra.com, said this will have a "slight impact" on schedules and prices.
"Carriers like Air India and IndiGo returning back from places like Saudi Arabia, Europe and the US, will have to take a slightly longer route. However, this impact is limited and alternate routes are being decided," he added.
Another senior executive talking to Moneycontrol added: "Depending on the destination, the flying time could increase by up to 60 minutes. The impact will be a little more crucial for flights to the US."
24/06/19 Prince Mathews Thomas/Moneycontrol.com
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Air India, which is the only Indian airline now with substantial international service after Jet Airways suspended operations, will be the most impacted. One of IndiGo's flights, to Istanbul, will also see a change.
On June 22, industry regulator DGCA had asked Indian airlines to avoid the Iranian airspace.
"All Indian operators in consultation with DGCA have decided to avoid the affected part of Iranian Airspace to ensure safe travel for the passengers. They will re-route flights suitably," said the regulator.
The advisory followed rising tensions between Iran and the US after the latter's drone was shot down for allegedly violating Iranian airspace.
Noting that the DGCA's announcement has been made keeping in mind passenger safety, Sharat Dhall, COO (B2C), Yatra.com, said this will have a "slight impact" on schedules and prices.
"Carriers like Air India and IndiGo returning back from places like Saudi Arabia, Europe and the US, will have to take a slightly longer route. However, this impact is limited and alternate routes are being decided," he added.
Another senior executive talking to Moneycontrol added: "Depending on the destination, the flying time could increase by up to 60 minutes. The impact will be a little more crucial for flights to the US."
24/06/19 Prince Mathews Thomas/Moneycontrol.com
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