Passengers were left stranded at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport as international flights were cancelled due to ongoing Middle East tensions and airspace closures. PICS/PTI
Updated On: 2026-03-02 03:20 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
Airline counters witness long queues as travellers seek updates, with 87 international flights including 37 departures and 50 arrivals, cancelled on Monday alone
The Delhi airport, which handles more than 1,300 flight movements daily, faces mounting operational challenges as westbound services experience delays and rescheduling
Flight information boards reflect widespread disruptions as airline operations remain affected for the third straight day due to airspace closures in parts of the Middle East
Indian carriers have cancelled 760 overseas flights over the past two days, citing safety concerns and restricted air routes in the conflict-hit region
With uncertainty lingering, passengers continue to monitor announcements and airline updates, hoping for clarity on rescheduled departures and arrivals.