Airlines Reroute to Avoid Afghan Airspace

Evelyn Li
By Evelyn Li
August 16, 2021NTD Business
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In Afghanistan, thousands are trying to flee after the Taliban took over the country and declared victory on Sunday.

Airlines are rerouting flights to avoid Afghan airspace. Canceled commercial flights sparked chaos at Kabul airport with hundreds of people on the tarmac.

Now, the Pentagon is temporarily suspending evacuations.

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