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Political Control of Airspace
- Countries control their own airspace and can ban planes from other countries based on political alliances.
- This affects flight routes, causing detours when airspace is restricted, as seen with western planes avoiding Soviet and Chinese airspace in the past.
Geographical Flight Restrictions in Tibet
- Tibet's elevation and mountainous terrain make it unsafe for commercial flights.
- Limited oxygen supply on planes and lack of emergency landing options contribute to the ban.
Economic Reasons for No Flights Over Antarctica
- Commercial flights don't normally fly over Antarctica due to lack of demand.
- The economic cost of installing radar and supporting equipment outweighs the practical need for the routes.