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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

How holidays to the Mediterranean and beyond are affected by Israel-Iran airspace restrictions

Off limits: Flightradar24 map of aircraft in flight in the Middle East region, showing a large swathe of empty airspace over Iran, Iraq and Syria - (Flightradar24)

The conflict unfolding between Israel and Iran is having widespread effects on travellers between Europe, the Middle East and further afield. Many airlines are diverting flights, adding to journey times – and as a result some travellers are having connections impacted. Either they are missing the departure of the onward flight, or the airline is preemptively extending connection times.

In addition, some holiday flights in the eastern Mediterranean may be delayed as the pressure on air-traffic control builds up.

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