Mid East tensions: Flight routes again get longer as airlines avoid hotspots; GPS jamming & spoofing worsen

Tensions in the Middle East have made flights between the West and India longer due to airlines avoiding Iranian and Iraqi airspaces. Airlines like Lufthansa and Air India have adjusted their routes to ensure safety, leading to extended flight times. Opsgroup highlighted increased GPS spoofing and the likelihood of short-notice airspace closures due to escalating conflicts.