Great news for frequent flyers! Iran has reopened its central and western airspace for international transit flights. The Ministry of Roads and Urban Development confirmed the decision after the Civil Aviation Organization approved the necessary security and safety assessments. ✈️
Ministry spokesman Majid Akhavan explained that although transit flights are now allowed in these zones, flights will not be permitted to land or take off from airports in the northern, southern, and western parts—for now. The CAO also noted that airspace in these specific regions will remain closed until 14:00 local time on Sunday (1030 GMT).
This move comes after Iran’s airspace was shut down on June 13 following airstrikes on Tehran and other areas, which led to a 12-day aerial conflict. With a ceasefire achieved last Tuesday, the reopening signals a step towards normalcy in the skies. So if you’re planning to travel or just keeping an eye on global transit trends, this update is definitely one to watch! 🌏
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Iran reopens central, western airspace to intl transit flights
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