US sanctions leave Iranians facing flight cancellations and soaring costs
Summary
New U.S. sanctions have caused major problems for Iranian airlines and travelers. Flights between Iran and several countries have been canceled or severely delayed, making trips much longer and more expensive.Key Facts
- Before late September, a flight from Tehran to Dubai took less than 3 hours and cost $100-$200. Now it can take up to 18 hours and cost more than $1,000.
- The sanctions began after a U.S. deadline on September 23, targeting Iranian airlines and companies serving them.
- Many countries, including the UAE, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkiye, suspended or canceled flights from Iran.
- The U.S. operation called “Operation Economic Outcast” aims to increase pressure by sanctioning 27 Iranian airlines and their service providers.
- Companies helping Iranian airlines face "secondary sanctions," risking being cut off from the U.S. financial system.
- Some flights to China and Russia are still operating, but most international flights to and from Iran are restricted.
- The sanctions have caused serious issues for Iranians abroad needing medical care in Iran, requiring complicated travel routes.
- Domestic travel within Iran has also been affected due to the sanctions and their impact on airline operations.
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