Singapore Airlines CEO Goh Choon Phong said Air India’s turnaround is a “long game” with no quick fixes, blaming “largely external” pressures. In SIA’s briefing on its fiscal 2025-26 results, he pointed to Pakistan airspace closure for over a year, rupee depreciation, supply-chain disruptions, Middle East conflict, and post-AI171 crash capacity constraints. Air India posted losses of more than SGD 3.56 billion (over Rs 26,700 crore) for FY ended March 2026, while SIA highlighted workforce changes as part of Air India’s multi-year transformation.
Air India pushed back against claims it will cancel all international flights until July, saying the reality is more limited. The carrier is temporarily reducing some overseas operations, citing soaring jet fuel costs and longer flight times caused by airspace constraints—factors that are squeezing profitability on specific international routes.
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The UAE has imposed flight restrictions on specific air routes after it successfully defended against Iranian missiles and drones. Emergency security measures are now active, with flights limited to designated entry and exit points. Notably, airspace had been declared clear just days earlier, making the sudden change raise new concerns for travelers and airlines.
Dubai Airports says it will expand flight operations after the UAE restored full airspace access following weeks of regional disruption. The operator managed more than 6 million passengers and major cargo movements despite the turbulence. With conditions improving, it is now scaling up services and prioritizing uninterrupted global travel as airspace normalizes.
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization says international flights will restart from Mashhad Airport starting Monday, kicking off a phased reopening of Iranian airspace. The plan prioritizes transit flights and airports in Iran’s east, with travelers able to buy tickets for international routes to and from Mashhad as services ramp back up.
International flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Airport are scheduled to resume on Saturday, with early services to Istanbul and Muscat. The move signals Iran’s phased reopening of its airspace after weeks of travel disruption, as the country gradually restores global air links by reopening major airports across the country.
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Lufthansa has suspended all flights to and from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and will also avoid UAE airspace until March 4, 2026. The move follows escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting other airlines to cancel or reroute services. Thousands of travelers are expected to face delays and disruptions, with carrier safety cited as the top priority.
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