Egypt Avoids Iranian Airspace Amid Israel-Iran Tensions

Egyptian airlines have been instructed to avoid Iranian airspace for three hours on Thursday, due to military exercises and escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. This unusual NOTAM notice comes amid concerns about a broader regional conflict involving airlines revising their flight routes.

Egyptian airlines have been instructed to avoid Iranian airspace for a three-hour window early Thursday morning, following a safety notice issued amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran.

The Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) provided specific timing from 0100 to 0400 GMT, citing military exercises as the reason behind the directive.

This move comes as various airlines are altering flight plans to bypass both Iranian and Lebanese airspace due to concerns over potential conflicts, especially after the recent killing of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.

(With inputs from agencies.)