Iran is preparing to reopen its airspace in stages, according to the Tasnim news agency reports. The article, citing the deputy director of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization, said flights will resume
gradually from east to west.
The plan comes as the country continues to deal with disruptions following recent conflict in the region.
What we know about airspace reopening plan?
The reopening will take place in four phases. In the first stage, Iran will allow transit flights to pass through its airspace. This will be followed by the resumption of flights from eastern airports.
In the third phase, flights from Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports will be permitted. The final stage will see operations resume from other western airports across the country.
Ticket sales still suspended
Officials said that ticket sales remain suspended for now. Passengers have been advised to rely on official announcements for updates on airport operations and when tickets will become available.
Authorities have not provided a clear timeline for when the reopening process will begin.
Iran’s airspace was last reported closed on 28 February, following strikes by the United States and Israel. At present, the airspace remains shut to normal commercial traffic. Only a limited number of flights are operating, and these require prior approval.
Current monitoring shows that Iran and Kuwait are the only flight information regions in the central Middle East corridor that are clearly closed. Airlines are avoiding routes over Iran due to safety concerns.
Most carriers are choosing to reroute flights around the area.
