The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation said that it is closely monitoring the situation in West Asia and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region
13 March,2026 02:57 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent-1772814803627_d.png "Indian airlines cancels 278 flights; 96 Middle East flights operate on Friday")
Indian domestic airlines cancelled 278 international flights on Friday amid escalating conflict in West Asia, while 96 flights to and from the Middle East were scheduled to operate, the civil aviation ministry said. Air India group suspended scheduled operations to West Asia until March 10
06 March,2026 10:09 PM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI
The disruption follows a major escalation in the region, which has led to restrictions on key international flight routes. A day earlier, on February 28, around 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled due to similar constraints
01 March,2026 02:05 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Indian airlines are expected to cancel 444 international flights on March 1 due to airspace restrictions in the Middle East, according to the Civil Aviation Ministry
01 March,2026 01:38 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
