January 29Jan 29 Due to increasing tensions concerning Iran, as I gether, some Airlines are avoiding the Iranian airspace. How about THAI AIRWAYS ?
January 29Jan 29 14 minutes ago, swissie said:Due to increasing tensions concerning Iran, as I gether, some Airlines are avoiding the Iranian airspace. How about THAI AIRWAYS ?They may well tweak their route if the journey is between Thailand and Europe. It's no biggie. I fly return Thailand/London with EVA 3 or 4 times per year and they constantly change their route to avoid airspace where some war/conflict is playing out. Rarely adds anything to the flight time and in a couple of cases the flight time has been noticeably reduced.
January 29Jan 29 Author 4 minutes ago, Keeps said:They may well tweak their route if the journey is between Thailand and Europe. It's no biggie. I fly return Thailand/London with EVA 3 or 4 times per year and they constantly change their route to avoid airspace where some war/conflict is playing out. Rarely adds anything to the flight time and in a couple of cases the flight time has been noticeably reduced.I hear you. What about THAI AIRWAYS?
January 29Jan 29 8 minutes ago, swissie said:I hear you. What about THAI AIRWAYS?If the journey is between Thailand and London (or somewhere en-route to London) then THAI Airways are likely to follow the same route as the likes of EVA and other airlines.It's not that difficult to understand is it?
January 29Jan 29 Popular Post 8 minutes ago, still kicking said:Not everybody comes from Europe, no probs flying to OZAnd when did flying between Thailand and Oz involve flying over Iranian airspace?
January 29Jan 29 Author Popular Post 3 minutes ago, still kicking said:Not everybody comes from Europe, no probs flying to OZOK: Will tell my wife to head for OZ instead of her homeland in Europe. Of course, an emergency landing in New Guinea would put her in great peril. =HEADHUNTERS. Cannibalism.😊
January 29Jan 29 38 minutes ago, swissie said:Due to increasing tensions concerning Iran, as I gether, some Airlines are avoiding the Iranian airspace. How about THAI AIRWAYS ?
January 29Jan 29 Author 4 minutes ago, Keeps said:If the journey is between Thailand and London (or somewhere en-route to London) then THAI Airways are likely to follow the same route as the likes of EVA and other airlines.It's not that difficult to understand is it?Every Airline is routing their flights individually.
January 29Jan 29 16 minutes ago, swissie said:Every Airline is routing their flights individually.This link may help. It is showing the flight route of a live flight with Thai Airways from London to Bangkok. I know you are probably looking for the reverse journey but this should at least show whether Iranian airspace is being avoided. https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/THA911/history/20260129/1200Z/EGLL/VTBS
January 29Jan 29 Author 23 minutes ago, Keeps said:This link may help. It is showing the flight route of a live flight with Thai Airways from London to Bangkok. I know you are probably looking for the reverse journey but this should at least show whether Iranian airspace is being avoided.https://www.flightaware.com/live/flight/THA911/history/20260129/1200Z/EGLL/VTBSThanks. Will be looking at "flight radar" (as before) next thuesday.
January 29Jan 29 I would avoid the entire air space between Saudia, Qatar-Dubaï etc and the limits of Israel. Because if the iranians start sending their fireworks to Israel, I definately do not wish to be anywhere around the area.
January 30Jan 30 Current situation. Few planes in Iran airspace. It's an issue but delays should be of manageable size.
January 30Jan 30 Thai and Eva to London both in time yesterday.For route to London Iran isn't that relevant anyway.Theoretical linear route would go further north.Extra miles are due to avoiding Ukraine and Belarus.Black line is shortest distance. No idea where the blue line comes from?
January 30Jan 30 2 hours ago, Upnotover said:TG910, BKK-LHR, yesterday.....Good example.Avoiding the Himalayans/Tibet (no way).Then southern route to Turkmenistan which is on an ideal route. Then bending south due to Ukraine / Belarus.If it is still not understood:For Bangkok - London flights, Iran is irrelevant and normally never flown over.
January 30Jan 30 EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB 2026-02) on January 16, 2026, recommending operators avoid Iranian airspace at all altitudes until at least February 16, 2026 (subject to change). This cites risks from escalation, heightened air defense alertness, and potential misidentification amid US-Iran tensions and internal unrest.Similar warnings from the FAA (US), UK, Germany, and others prohibit or strongly advise against overflights for their operators.SafeAirspace.net maintains a Level 1 – Do Not Fly warning for Iran, noting most operators avoid it, routing south via Egypt/Saudi Arabia, Gulf of Oman, or UAE instead.Airline Responses (as of late January 2026)Many carriers (especially Western/European and some Asian) are rerouting, suspending, or canceling flights involving or overflying Iran/Iraq/nearby areas:KLM (Air France-KLM Group): Avoiding Iran, Iraq, Israel, and parts of the Gulf; suspended flights to Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam, Tel Aviv (some resuming January 27+).Lufthansa Group (including SWISS, Austrian): Bypassing Iran/Iraq/Kuwait/Bahrain; suspended Tehran flights until March 28, 2026 (or later).Wizz Air, Finnair, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, Air India: Rerouting westbound flights (e.g., adding refueling stops or using alternate corridors); some suspensions through late January.Low-cost/regional carriers (e.g., flydubai, some Gulf airlines): Mixed—some maintain routes but cancel select Iran services or reroute.Major Gulf carriers (Emirates, Qatar Airways): Often continue overflights or adjust minimally, per reports, though with monitoring.
January 30Jan 30 The last time there were tensions I flew BKK to Tashkent, laid over (no Visa necessary) then continued on from there, avoiding all conflict zones.I watch the flight map regularly because right now, my fastest/cheapest access to the USA is via Tel Aviv.
January 30Jan 30 2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:The last time there were tensions I flew BKK to Tashkent, laid over (no Visa necessary) then continued on from there, avoiding all conflict zones.I watch the flight map regularly because right now, my fastest/cheapest access to the USA is via Tel Aviv.Aeroflot......? 🤗
January 30Jan 30 18 hours ago, swissie said:Due to increasing tensions concerning Iran, as I gether, some Airlines are avoiding the Iranian airspace. How about THAI AIRWAYS ?I flew TG to London last week and the flight time was 12:50, which seemed slightly longer than usual.
January 30Jan 30 29 minutes ago, BKKBike09 said:I flew TG to London last week and the flight time was 12:50, which seemed slightly longer than usual.TG 916Scheduled flight time 13:15.Yesterday effective 12:50.And again: Iran is not on the normal route to London.One main factor for flight time are the winds (jet stream).Main reason why westward takes longer.
January 30Jan 30 On 1/29/2026 at 9:06 PM, swissie said:I hear you. What about THAI AIRWAYS?04:00 31JANTG911 ex LHR presently over India and expected into BBK 15 mins early has tracked clear of Iran by using a more northerly route via Turkmenistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. EVA and the other non Iranian carriers doing the same.
January 31Jan 31 On 1/30/2026 at 4:32 AM, Sigmund said:I would avoid the entire air space between Saudia, Qatar-Dubaï etc and the limits of Israel. Because if the iranians start sending their fireworks to Israel, I definately do not wish to be anywhere around the area.How will you do that? Fly via the USA?
January 31Jan 31 2 hours ago, emptypockets said:How will you do that? Fly via the USA?Additionally everyone would know within 5 minutes of this starting. ACARS the printer in the airline cockpit would have printed a message and additionally pilots near the affected area would receive flight course adjustments.
January 31Jan 31 I don’t see how a country’s airspace has anything to do with your wife’s flight to Europe? Whether Thai airways goes over Iranian airspace or not is up to aviation authorities of respective countries. Silly question 😂😂😂
January 31Jan 31 On 1/29/2026 at 9:19 PM, Keeps said:And when did flying between Thailand and Oz involve flying over Iranian airspace?Well He is Aussie,So NOT Very good at Geography ??
January 31Jan 31 On 1/29/2026 at 8:42 PM, swissie said:Due to increasing tensions concerning Iran, as I gether, some Airlines are avoiding the Iranian airspace. How about THAI AIRWAYS ?Yes
January 31Jan 31 On 1/29/2026 at 7:42 AM, swissie said:Due to increasing tensions concerning Iran, as I gether, some Airlines are avoiding the Iranian airspace. How about THAI AIRWAYS ?I think it is not always the airline's decision, but the insurance maker decision or airframe owner decision. You can check TG flights on someplace like flightaware to track routes and progress. https://www.flightaware.com/live/fleet/THA
January 31Jan 31 Author 9 hours ago, thenewgoo said:Yes In my case it would be BKK to ZRH. Normally flying over Iran (just south of Teheran).
January 31Jan 31 Author On 1/30/2026 at 6:12 AM, mikeymike100 said:EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB 2026-02) on January 16, 2026, recommending operators avoid Iranian airspace at all altitudes until at least February 16, 2026 (subject to change). This cites risks from escalation, heightened air defense alertness, and potential misidentification amid US-Iran tensions and internal unrest.Similar warnings from the FAA (US), UK, Germany, and others prohibit or strongly advise against overflights for their operators.SafeAirspace.net maintains a Level 1 – Do Not Fly warning for Iran, noting most operators avoid it, routing south via Egypt/Saudi Arabia, Gulf of Oman, or UAE instead.Airline Responses (as of late January 2026)Many carriers (especially Western/European and some Asian) are rerouting, suspending, or canceling flights involving or overflying Iran/Iraq/nearby areas:KLM (Air France-KLM Group): Avoiding Iran, Iraq, Israel, and parts of the Gulf; suspended flights to Dubai, Riyadh, Dammam, Tel Aviv (some resuming January 27+).Lufthansa Group (including SWISS, Austrian): Bypassing Iran/Iraq/Kuwait/Bahrain; suspended Tehran flights until March 28, 2026 (or later).Wizz Air, Finnair, IndiGo, Singapore Airlines, Air India: Rerouting westbound flights (e.g., adding refueling stops or using alternate corridors); some suspensions through late January.Low-cost/regional carriers (e.g., flydubai, some Gulf airlines): Mixed—some maintain routes but cancel select Iran services or reroute.Major Gulf carriers (Emirates, Qatar Airways): Often continue overflights or adjust minimally, per reports, though with monitoring.Very detailed info that deserves praise. Not known how THAI AIRWAYS is reacting to this situation.
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