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NEW DELHI: IndiGo on Tuesday issued a fresh travel advisory amid rising political tensions in Iran, announcing the cancellation of flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent until February 28, 2026.In a statement, the airline said the decision was taken in view of the “developing situation around Iran” to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. The statement read: “Travel Advisory In view of the developing situation around Iran, we have made additional adjustments to our flight schedule to ensure a safe and seamless experience for our customers and crew. As part of these measures, IndiGo flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent have been cancelled until 28 February 2026. As the situation continues to evolve, our plans remain under regular review. Any further updates or changes will be shared through our communication channels. We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued trust.” The airline has been gradually extending the suspension of these routes. Earlier, flights to these destinations had been cancelled only until February 11.IndiGo operates these services by flying over Iranian airspace. Due to the current situation, it is avoiding the region. Flights from India to these cities usually take six to seven hours and are operated using A320neo aircraft, which do not have the range or fuel capacity to take longer alternate routes.Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified in recent weeks, raising fears of a possible military conflict. The deployment of US naval forces in West Asia has drawn strong warnings from Tehran, which has said it would respond decisively even to limited military action.However, Iran’s president said on Tuesday that he had directed the country’s foreign minister to pursue “fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States, signalling a possible diplomatic opening despite the heightened tensions.
