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From Iran-Israel Strikes to Russia’s War: How Conflicts Reshape Air Travel

Whether caused by a long war or brief skirmish, the closing of skies to air travel is having big effects on cost, convenience and safety.

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A jet preparing to land at Mumbai’s airport. India’s air traffic was disrupted this spring after a brief clash with Pakistan prompted each country to close their airspace to the other’s planes.

Air India Cuts International Flights After Crash Causes Chaos

The move came a day after Indian officials told the airline to improve its operations, and as delays and canceled flights are drawing complaints from passengers.

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An Air India aircraft takes off at the international airport in Ahmedabad, India, on Tuesday.

India and Canada Move to Mend Ties Damaged by Sikh Activists’s Killing

The rapprochement comes months after each country had expelled the other’s senior diplomats.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India with Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada at the Group of 7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on Tuesday.
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