SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Sunday (Apr 14) that it has stopped using Iranian airspace, calling it a "precautionary measure" amid the situation in the Middle East.
Singapore Airlines says it is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East. SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines said on Sunday that it has stopped using Iran ian airspace, calling it a"precautionary measure" amid the situation in the Middle East.
In response to CNA's queries, Singapore Airlines said:"As a precautionary measure, with effect from 1300hrs on Apr 13, 2024, all Singapore Airlines and Scoot flights stopped overflying Iranian air space and used alternative flight paths. On Friday, Lufthansa said that its planes would no longer use Iranian airspace as it extended a suspension on flights to and from Iran's capital.
"For Austrian Airlines, the safety of its passengers and crews has top priority. The situation in the Middle East is being evaluated on an ongoing basis. To this end, Austrian is in close contact with the authorities," it said.
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