Singapore Airlines, Scoot flights to avoid Iranian airspace amid escalating Middle East conflict

The SIA Group said its top priority is the safety of customers and its employees. - PHOTO: ST FILE

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): Singapore Airlines (SIA) and budget carrier Scoot have stopped flying over Iranian airspace, after Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory on Saturday (April 13).

The Israeli military said Iran has fired more than 200 drones and missiles at Tel Aviv since April 13.