New Delhi: According to airport sources quoting ANI news agency, flight operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi have been disrupted since last night, 48 canceled, 28 arrival and 20 departure.National carrier Air India and low -cost airline IndiGo were the most affected. Air India canceled 17 arrival and 10 departure flights, while IndiGo canceled 8 arrival and 7 departures. Other domestic and international airlines also faced disruptions, with 3 arrival and 3 departures were canceled.The effect was not limited to Delhi. Airports across India including Ahmedabad (SVPIA), Thiruvananthapuram and Mangaluru reported delays and cancellations due to airs’ restrictions on Qatar and parts of the Gulf region.
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The Cochin International Airport in Kerala issued a statement that confirmed several flight disruption due to operational reasons. The affected services include Cochin and Doha (A1953), Dubai (SG018), Abu Dhabi (6E1403), Riyadh (6E1493), Muscat (6E1271 and 6E1272), Bahrain (6E1206/055), and 6E1404 (Abu Dhabi).
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow also issued a travel advice, asking passengers to confirm the flight program with the airlines before going to the airport.The ongoing tension in the Middle East also gave rise to important airspace sanctions, affecting the important international carriers. The situation has created a human challenge at various airports worldwide, in which travelers are facing unprecedented difficulties. The situation for international travelers with limited-validity visas was also challenging, who found themselves limited to the premises of the airport. “We did not have any connection for hundreds of passengers at Shifol Airport for hours, no support, and affected hundreds of passengers. First, we were told that there was a delay in boarding due to intensive investigation. After minutes, we saw that our goods were being closed – and only we were told that there was no hotel arrangement. When we asked for help, we were asked to collect our bags and find it ourselves. A passenger said the attitude was shocking and indifferent.These disruptions occur in the middle of the Middle East. Iran recently launched a missile strike targeting American military bases in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udid Air Base – the largest American military establishment in the region. The attack was in vengeance for US air strikes at Iran’s nuclear sites in Danz, Isfahan and Fordo on Sunday.Airport officials in affected cities have advised passengers to stay updated and cooperate with airline employees as flight programs can change on the basis of development in the Gulf region.
