Pankaj JainNew Delhi, March 5 -- Amid heightened tensions in West Asia and discussions on social media, Air India has issued a clarification dismissing claims that its flights operated over restricted airspace in the region.

In a statement posted on social media platform X, the airline termed the circulating reports as "incorrect" and described them as fake news, stating that they do not reflect the airline's actual flight operations or safety procedures.

Air India said it does not operate flights over any restricted airspace. The airline explained that all flight routes are planned using real-time intelligence, global aviation advisories and continuous monitoring to ensure every journey remains safe, compliant and reliable.

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