Airlines across Europe and Asia are canceling, suspending, or rerouting international flights amid heightened security concerns linked to Iran-related geopolitical tensions, a development that is beginning to affect global air freight capacity and network stability, particularly across Middle East transit corridors.

India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, has canceled select international services after opting to avoid Iranian airspace due to safety considerations. The affected routes include flights connecting India with destinations such as Tbilisi, Almaty, Tashkent, and Baku, which typically rely on overflight paths through Iran. The decision underscores how airspace restrictions can quickly disrupt airline networks beyond the immediate conflict zone. (According to Gulf News)

Meanwhile, several European airlines, including Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, ITA Airways, and Luxair, have reduced or temporarily suspended services to parts of the Middle East. Carriers cite elevated regional risk assessments, operational uncertainty, and insurance-related considerations as key factors behind the adjustments. (Anadolu Agency reported)

As airlines continue to reassess airspace access and flight safety, logistics stakeholders may need to adjust routing strategies, build additional buffer time into supply chains, and prepare for further disruptions if tensions persist.