Indian airlines cancel 279 International flights on Sunday

Indian airlines cancelled 279 international flights on Sunday due to the Middle East conflict while the Civil Aviation Ministry said it is closely monitoring the situation. The airlines plan to operate 50 flights from the region on Monday, the ministry said and added it was also closely monitoring airfares to ensure that there was no undue surge in the ticket prices. The escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran has significantly disrupted flight operations due to airspace closures and restrictions.
An official said a total of 66 flights, including 34 departures and 32 arrivals, were cancelled at the Mumbai airport on Sunday.Delhi airport operator DIAL said due to the current geopolitical developments in West Asia, some west-bound international flights may experience delays or schedule changes.Meanwhile, Air India will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes from March 10 to 18 to provide more travel options for passengers amid the disruptions due to the conflict.
Passengers are advised to keep a close watch on the latest flight updates and remain attentive to communication shared by their respective airlines through their registered contact details. Passengers requiring support may contact the Ministry’s Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) at the helpline numbers- 011-24604283 or 011-24632987.