SIA, Scoot avoid Iranian airspace again, amid heightened tensions after Hamas leader’s death

SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) and budget carrier Scoot have stopped using Iranian airspace since 1.30am on Friday (Aug 2), an SIA spokesperson said. This comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East following an assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh on July 31 in Iran. In response to queries, the spokesperson said the affected SIA and...