Middle East Conflict Grounds Hundreds of Flights, Indian Government Responds
New Delhi – The escalating Middle East conflict has led to significant air travel disruptions, with Indian airlines cancelling 279 international flights on Sunday.
- Cancellations: 279 flights grounded due to airspace closures.
- Government Response: The Civil Aviation Ministry is closely monitoring the situation and airfares to prevent price gouging.
- Scheduled Flights: Airlines aim to operate 50 flights from the region on Monday.
- Assistance: Air India and Air India Express will operate 32 ad-hoc flights to the UAE to assist stranded travellers.
- Additional Flights: Air India will operate 78 additional flights on nine international routes from March 10 to 18.
