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ITA Airways to add direct flights to India and Thailand as Middle East war disrupts routes

International
Published on 24 April 2026
ITA Airways to add direct flights to India and Thailand as Middle East war disrupts routes

Flights rise in August 2026 despite regional fallout

ITA Airways says it will expand direct services to India and Thailand in August 2026, citing disruptions caused by the Iran war to routes through the Middle East. The airline plans to increase frequencies to Delhi and Bangkok, framing the move as a response to passenger demand and a bet on direct, reliable connectivity even as geopolitics makes travel planning harder.

  • ITA Airways is increasing direct flights to Delhi and Bangkok in August 2026
  • The Iran war is disrupting Middle East travel routes
  • The airline links the frequency boost to rising passenger demand
  • ITA says the expansion will maintain service continuity and quality
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