US aviation sanctions force Iranian airlines from skies, driving travellers to expensive land routes

American aviation sanctions have effectively grounded key Iranian airline routes, stripping civilians of affordable air travel and forcing many to seek alternative ways to reach their destinations.

With Iranian carriers cut off from vital airspace, ordinary travellers face sharply higher costs and significantly longer journeys as land routes become the only viable option for many.

The disruption has intensified pressure on Iranian households already contending with a difficult economic environment, as overland travel demands both greater time and greater expense than the flights it replaces.