Air Astana and FlyArystan flights will bypass Iranian and Iraqi airspace

The Air Astana Group informs passengers of changes to certain scheduled and charter flight routes due to the closure of Iranian and Iraqi airspace, the airline said in a statement.

Flights to Sharm El Sheikh, Dubai, Doha, Manama, and Medina will be rerouted to avoid the airspace over Iran and Iraq.

"The airline is closely monitoring the situation and will promptly inform passengers of any further updates. We strongly advise passengers to check their flight status, as departure and arrival times may be subject to change,” Air Astana said in the statement.

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