West Asia crisis: 57 flights cancelled at Mumbai airport
Flight operations at Mumbai International Airport were disrupted on on February 28 after 57 services operated by domestic and international carriers were cancelled till 5.45 pm, amid multiple Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) and the closure of airspace in parts of West Asia, new agency PTI reported.
The cancellations comprised 24 arrivals and 33 departures, according to a source aware of the developments. The disruption follows the closure of several airspaces after recent attacks on Iran by Israel and the US, prompting airlines to reassess routes and suspend operations through affected corridors.
NOTAMs are issued when specific airspace needs to be cleared of civilian air traffic, typically for safety or security reasons. The fresh advisories in West Asia have led to flight cancellations and diversions as carriers seek to ensure passenger and crew safety.
In response to the evolving situation, the government reviewed the preparedness of aviation stakeholders and directed airlines to ensure timely rerouting and diversion of flights wherever required, in line with established safety protocols.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in an urgent safety advisory to domestic air operators and other stakeholders, advised them to refrain from operating within the affected airspace at all flight levels and altitudes.
The cancellations comprised 24 arrivals and 33 departures, according to a source aware of the developments. The disruption follows the closure of several airspaces after recent attacks on Iran by Israel and the US, prompting airlines to reassess routes and suspend operations through affected corridors.
NOTAMs are issued when specific airspace needs to be cleared of civilian air traffic, typically for safety or security reasons. The fresh advisories in West Asia have led to flight cancellations and diversions as carriers seek to ensure passenger and crew safety.
In response to the evolving situation, the government reviewed the preparedness of aviation stakeholders and directed airlines to ensure timely rerouting and diversion of flights wherever required, in line with established safety protocols.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), in an urgent safety advisory to domestic air operators and other stakeholders, advised them to refrain from operating within the affected airspace at all flight levels and altitudes.
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