Following Israel’s attack on Iran, airlines have rerouted flights over Afghanistan, leading to a fivefold increase in daily air traffic across the country airspace.
Since Israel began its strikes on Iran, the number of flights using Afghanistan airspace has surged more than fivefold, reaching about 280 per day, according to data from FlightRadar24.
Airlines have rerouted flights due to security risks over Iran, making Afghanistan airspace a preferred alternative despite ongoing safety concerns.
In the early years of Taliban rule, most airlines avoided Afghanistan airspace entirely, fearing instability and uncertain regulation in the region.
However, as the security situation stabilized after 2023, more commercial flights resumed their routes across Afghanistan, seeking shorter paths and less congestion.
The Taliban, facing serious financial constraints, are benefiting from this increase. They charge a $700 transit fee per flight, generating significant weekly income.
This change in air traffic could generate over one million dollars per week for the Taliban regime, helping bolster its struggling economy.
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