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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Catie McLeod and Nick Visser

Airlines are changing plans due to the Middle East conflict. How will it affect Australian passengers?

Airline passengers make their way through Melbourne airport
Some airlines have altered routes or suspended flights altogether in response to the Iran crisis. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

Passengers are facing delays, scheduling changes and even cancellations as airlines recalibrate their plans to avoid a large chunk of Middle Eastern airspace.

Since Israel launched missiles at Iran on 13 June, airlines have been taking alternative routes in order to stay away from parts of the region including Iran, Iraq, Syria, Israel and some areas in Jordan.

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