MAS to avoid Iran airspace after strikes in Iraq
A screen shot from flight tracking website Flightradar24 showing air traffic over the Middle East today. – January 8, 2020.
MALAYSIA Airlines will avoid the airspace over Iran following the recent military tension in the region. In a statement today, Malaysia Airlines said it does not fly over Iraq on its flights to and from London, Jeddah and Medina. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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