Sharjah-based Air Arabia will resume flights to Iran, Iraq,
Georgia and Armenia from July 1 following the reopening of regional
airspace after a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel.
The low-cost carrier announced the gradual resumption of
previously suspended flights as Iran reopened its airspace
following a ceasefire agreement, Gulf News reported on
June 26.
Routes to Iranian cities including Mashhad, Shiraz, Lar and
Najaf will recommence, alongside Iraqi destinations such as
Baghdad, Erbil and Basra. The airline will also restore flights to
Commonwealth of Independent States destinations including Samara,
Ufa and Kazan in Russia, plus Yerevan in Armenia, Baku in
Azerbaijan and Tbilisi in Georgia.
Iran reopened its airspace late on June 25, coinciding with the
sustained ceasefire. Iraq and Israel reopened their respective
airspaces on June 24 after the ceasefire agreement. Iranian
airspace remains restricted, with only international flights
approved by the Iranian Civil Aviation Authority permitted.
Air Arabia confirmed all affected passengers will be notified
directly via SMS and email. The airline advised travellers to check
its official website for latest updates and flight status.
'Rebooking has already begun; people feel like this issue is
over, and life is returning to normal,' said Afi Ahmed, Chairman of
Smart Travels. 'They are feeling a bit stress-free. Until
yesterday, people were very worried, but now we're getting normal
calls, and travel bookings are flooding back in.'
The airline cancelled operations to these destinations when the
conflict between Iran and Israel intensified 12 days ago, causing
widespread flight disruptions across the region.
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