image sourced from original article at The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has led to significant disruptions in international flight operations, affecting airports across India and the Middle East. At Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, 100 flights were cancelled on Sunday, with further schedule changes continuing into Monday as several West Asian nations closed their airspace. Chennai airport also reported 30 cancellations amid the broader disruption.
Airlines issued advisories urging passengers to check flight statuses before heading to airports. IndiGo informed travellers that updates would be shared through registered contact details and offered options such as refunds or alternative travel arrangements. Akasa Air temporarily suspended flights to destinations including Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh until March 2, allowing passengers to reschedule or claim full refunds.
The crisis has left several Indian travellers stranded at transit hubs in the Gulf region, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as airspace closures by Israel, Iran and Iraq raise concerns of further regional escalation, with airlines prioritising safety while working to assist affected passengers.
