Indian Airlines Grounded: US-Israel Conflict Disrupts Flights Across India
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Indian carriers faced widespread flight cancellations, suspensions, and longer alternate routes on Monday as escalating conflict in the Middle East forced airspace closures, spilling over into a third straight day of disruptions.
IndiGo extended the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through parts of Middle Eastern airspace as a precautionary approach focused on safety.
Air India halted Gulf routes and cancelled select Europe services, while Akasa Air suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait, and Riyadh.
SpiceJet cancelled around 19 flights between India and the UAE, citing the closure of UAE airspace amid the escalating Middle East conflict.
Indian airports saw mounting cancellations, with 760 overseas flights cancelled over the past two days due to Middle East airspace closures.
Airlines have set up help desks and urged passengers to check flight status before travelling to airports.
