Not Passing The Sky Of Iran By Garuda Indonesia

Garuda Indonesia aircraft. (Irfan Meidianto / VOI)

JAKARTA - The national airline Garuda Indonesia diverts flight routes from and to Europe not to pass through Iran and its surrounding airspace. This follows the flight ban issued by the United States Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) after the tension that occurred in the region.

"Garuda Indonesia has adjusted the flight paths to and from Europe, from previously passing through Bucharest airspace to be diverted to Egyptian and Greek airspace. Thus, all operational services for Garuda Indonesia on this route will continue as normal as usual, "said Garuda Indonesia Operations Director Officer Tumpal M Hutapea in a written statement received by VOI, Thursday, January 9.

Tumpal said he would continue to intensively monitor the further development of the condition. "We will also coordinate with all relevant stakeholders in ensuring that the safety and security aspects of Garuda Indonesia's operational services are maintained," said Tumpal.

Previously, the Director General of Civil Aviation, Polana B Pramesti issued a Letter from the Director General of Civil Aviation Number AU.008 / 1/2 / DRJU.DAU / 2020 as of 8 January 2020 regarding Warning Overflying, reminding Air Transport Business Entities (BUAU) to be careful heart and increase alertness. According to him, this is when crossing and planning to cross airspace in several Middle Eastern countries such as Iraq, Iran, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

He said that the airspace conditions in Iraq, Iran, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman need to be watched out for, given the escalation of conflict in the region.

"Taking into account the escalation of conflict escalation in the Middle East, particularly Iraq, Iran, the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, all airlines are expected to increase their caution and alertness," said Polana.

Currently, aircraft that will pass through the area have been ordered to be diverted (reroute) to stay away from the conflict area, including planes flying to and from Saudia Arabia.

"We will always supervise all national airlines that conduct international flights. This is important in order to continue to maintain safety, security and the best service for flight service users," he said.