“Advised” airlines to avoid overflying airspace of Iran, Iraq and waters of the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman: DGCA

(G.N.S) Dt. 8 New Delhi A senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said, “held meetings with concerned airlines to sensitise them for remaining vigilant and taking all precautions, including avoiding” those areas. However, the official added that “no formal instruction (have been issued) as yet.” India