Jordan Orders Airlines to Carry Extra Fuel Amid Regional Tensions

Jordan has requested airlines landing at its airports to carry 45 minutes of reserve fuel as a precautionary measure against potential attacks by Iran on Israel. This directive, effective until Tuesday, follows the recent killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, heightening regional conflict concerns.

Jordan has issued a directive for all airlines landing at its airports to carry 45 minutes of reserve fuel, a move seen by experts as a precautionary measure in case of an attack by Iran on Israel.

Some airlines are already steering clear of Iranian and Lebanese airspaces and canceling flights to Israel and Lebanon amid rising conflict fears following last week's killings of key Hamas and Hezbollah leaders. The safety notice known as a NOTAM was issued by Jordanian authorities on Sunday for 'operational reasons' and remains effective until 2200 GMT on Tuesday.

OPSGROUP, an organization that shares flight risk information, reported that this measure anticipates possible airspace closures. Mark Zee, Chief Executive of OPSGROUP, noted Jordan's proactive stance, referencing their similar actions during the April aerial assault on Israel. 'The 45 minutes of extra fuel is intended to ensure aircraft can safely exit Jordanian airspace and land elsewhere,' Zee explained.