Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace
The Hindu
United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic said they were not using the country's airspace.
Major airlines are rerouting flights toavoid Afghanistan airspace after insurgents took control of the presidential palace in Kabul as U.S.-led forces departed andWestern nations scrambled on August 16, to evacuate their citizens. United Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic said they were not using the country's airspace. A United spokeswoman said the change affects several of the airline's U.S.-to-India flights.More Related News
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