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Indian Pilots Warned: Middle East Flights Pose New Risks
19 Mar
Summary
- Pilots must confirm war-risk insurance coverage before flights.
- Extreme caution advised for flights in Middle East conflict zones.
- Heightened situational awareness is crucial for flight safety.
The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA India) has issued a critical safety advisory for all pilots operating under Indian licenses. This advisory highlights the operational risks stemming from escalating tensions in the Middle East, urging pilots to exercise extreme caution on flights traversing or approaching these volatile regions.
Pilots are instructed to ensure they have explicit clarification on their insurance coverage, with a specific emphasis on war-risk protection. Maintaining heightened situational awareness and meticulously reviewing all operational briefings, NOTAMs, and company advisories are paramount before undertaking any flights into affected areas. ALPA India is actively monitoring developments and engaging with relevant authorities to represent pilots' concerns, underscoring that crew and passenger safety is the absolute priority.
