European Airlines Avoid Iran and Iraq Airspace Despite Reopening Amid Tensions

Following Iran's temporary closure and subsequent reopening of its airspace amid U.S.-Iran tensions, several European airlines including Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and British Airways avoided flying over Iran and Iraq on January 15. Instead, they chose routes over Afghanistan and Central Asia to reduce risk. Despite the reopening, airlines such as Singapore Airlines and TUI also continued using alternative paths, reflecting ongoing caution due to regional geopolitical instability.