350 Indian flights cancelled on March 1 amid airspace restrictions in Middle East
A total of 350 flights operated by Indian airlines were cancelled on Sunday, March 1, as per information released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, compared to the earlier anticipated 444 flight cancellations.
"In view of airspace restrictions arising from geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled on March 1," MoCA said in a statement.
The ministry reported 410 flight cancellations of domestic carriers on February 28. It advised the passengers to check their flight status with the concerned airlines and remain in close coordination with them for any required assistance.
MoCA asserted that it is in close coordination with airlines, airport operators and other stakeholders to proactively monitor the situation and facilitate necessary passenger support.
Major Indian airports remain on operational alert to manage potential diversions and ensure seamless passenger facilitation, it said, adding that passenger assistance, airline coordination, and terminal crowd management are being closely monitored, with senior officials deployed on the ground.
"In view of airspace restrictions arising from geopolitical developments in the Middle East, a total of 350 flights operated by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled on March 1," MoCA said in a statement.
The ministry reported 410 flight cancellations of domestic carriers on February 28. It advised the passengers to check their flight status with the concerned airlines and remain in close coordination with them for any required assistance.
MoCA asserted that it is in close coordination with airlines, airport operators and other stakeholders to proactively monitor the situation and facilitate necessary passenger support.
Major Indian airports remain on operational alert to manage potential diversions and ensure seamless passenger facilitation, it said, adding that passenger assistance, airline coordination, and terminal crowd management are being closely monitored, with senior officials deployed on the ground.
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