The Caucasus Corridor Keeps Global Flights Moving Amid Closed Skies
With much of the Middle East airspace closed and Russian airspace largely off-limits, airlines are routing traffic through the narrow Caucasus corridor (Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan) as the only viable link between Europe and Asia. This detour lengthens flights and raises costs while potentially creating congestion; Air India faces a unique routing challenge due to Pakistan’s closure, Gulf hubs are reopening gradually, and IATA is urging operators to protect civilian airspace amid ongoing hostilities.