Originally Posted by
Newhairdo
Is it still part of the network? There’s your answer.
Routes change, start, terminate for a variety of reasons, such as economics, need, security etc.
Are airlines still flying over Afghanistan? Yes - BA, AF & KLM overhead right now.
Could it be that Fly Dubai are operating to Kabul as it’s a better group fit? FZ due into Kabul in 20 mins.
The answers are all there, so I’m not sure what your point was.
Emirates is undoubtedly a safe airline with high security standards but I find your blind faith puzzling.
My point is I'm not sure overflight of Kabul airspace, or other "dodgy" airspace for that matter, is the same as actually operating a scheduled service into the likes of Kabul. Losing a London-Singapore flight overflying Tehran or Afghanistan full of tourists/business people etc would damage a brand probably beyond repair; hence I think you're right with your assertion that an airline wouldn't do it unless they thought it was relatively safe. Is it really exactly the same if an aircraft was to be lost flying into Kabul Airport? I think the reaction of a lot of Joe Bloggs would be "its Kabul, who in their right mind would fly in there anyway..."