CJ1234
30th Jun 2024, 22:24
Hi folks,
I have noticed one airline in particular using a route to Mumbai that has a pretty significant portion over Afghanistan. I know that the airline will have done all due diligence before operating the route but I would find this a tad troubling if i had to fly it and wanted to ask people’s take on overflying trouble areas. Firstly, I believe Afghanistan is all Class G airspace and no controlling infrastructure. I imagine diversion into any Afghan airport even in an emergency is probably not a good idea, so you’re using a route with a real paucity of suitable diversions. There are also warnings about flying below FL320 (I think) in that part of the world, which is really concerning. Does anyone have experience of using this airspace in airliners? And is there any room for a captain to ask the company/ops for different routes or would that be an outrage?
I have noticed one airline in particular using a route to Mumbai that has a pretty significant portion over Afghanistan. I know that the airline will have done all due diligence before operating the route but I would find this a tad troubling if i had to fly it and wanted to ask people’s take on overflying trouble areas. Firstly, I believe Afghanistan is all Class G airspace and no controlling infrastructure. I imagine diversion into any Afghan airport even in an emergency is probably not a good idea, so you’re using a route with a real paucity of suitable diversions. There are also warnings about flying below FL320 (I think) in that part of the world, which is really concerning. Does anyone have experience of using this airspace in airliners? And is there any room for a captain to ask the company/ops for different routes or would that be an outrage?