Originally Posted by Twin Wasp

Southern Air flys BAH-HKG so they have to route a bit farther south. Atlas also does some Middle East to Asia flying so they also have to avoid the area. Probably not a big deal when you balance the overflight fees versus the longer flight times. FedEx used to go to India, not sure if they still do. And UPS goes to India but I seem to recall them coming down through the -stans from Europe.