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Kerala Airport Chaos: 89 Flights Cancelled Amid Middle East Tensions

Flight operations at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport remain severely disrupted, with a total of 89 cancellations reported, split between arrivals and departures. The disruptions are primarily linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have critically affected air connectivity to major Gulf destinations like Doha, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The Airports Authority of India has directed all airports to submit detailed reports on their aviation fuel status and supply concerns. The impact is widespread, with Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport also reporting over 100 flight cancellations.

Key Points: 89 Flights Cancelled at Thiruvananthapuram Airport

  • 89 total flight cancellations
  • 45 arrivals and 44 departures affected
  • Middle East tensions disrupt Gulf routes
  • Mumbai airport also reports 116 cancellations
  • AAI seeks fuel status reports from airports
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Kerala: Flight disruptions continue at Thiruvananthapuram, 89 cancellations reported

Major flight disruptions continue at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram airport with 89 cancellations reported, linked to Middle East tensions affecting Gulf routes.

"escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted air connectivity to key Gulf destinations - Airport Report"

Thiruvananthapuram, March 2

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Public Relations Officer on Monday issued an operational update as of 7:00 pm, reporting a total of 89 flight cancellations.

According to the official update, a total of 89 flights have been cancelled, including 45 arrivals and 44 departures. Of these, today's cancellations include 14 arrivals and 14 departures.

However, the Oman Air flight from Muscat to Thiruvananthapuram operated as scheduled.

For tomorrow, eight arrivals and eight departures have been cancelled, as per the airport authorities.

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has directed all airports to compile and submit details regarding the current fuel status at international airports. Airports have been asked to provide information on the current available stock of aviation fuel, average daily fuel consumption, estimated fuel requirement for the next seven days, date of the next scheduled fuel replenishment, and any operational constraints or supply-related concerns.

Meanwhile, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport reported 116 flight cancellations. This includes 61 arrivals and 55 departures, accounting for a total of 116 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs).

On February 28, Thiruvananthapuram International Airport witnessed widespread flight cancellations as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted air connectivity to key Gulf destinations.

Several departures and arrivals scheduled between February 28 and March 1 were called off, affecting hundreds of passengers bound for Doha, Dubai, Dammam and Abu Dhabi.

This comes amid the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran that has disrupted air connectivity to and from the Middle East, severely impacting operations at Kolkata and Bengaluru airports.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
The Middle East tensions are really hitting Kerala hard. So many families depend on the Gulf for livelihood. Flight cancellations mean workers can't go for jobs and those on vacation can't return. A real domino effect on our economy.
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David E
While the situation is unfortunate, I appreciate the airport authorities for providing timely updates. The directive to check fuel status is a proactive step. Safety should be the top priority, even if it causes temporary inconvenience.
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Ananya R
It's not just Trivandrum, Mumbai is also facing massive cancellations. This shows how interconnected our aviation is with global politics. Hope the MEA is talking to airlines to arrange special flights once it's safe. 🙏
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Michael C
Respectfully, I think the reporting could be better. The article mentions "escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran" which oversimplifies a complex geopolitical issue. The focus should remain on the impact on Indian travelers and the response from our authorities.
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Suresh O
Many of us have family in the Gulf. This uncertainty is causing a lot of anxiety. Are there any contingency plans by Air India or other carriers? At least provide proper hotel accommodation for those stranded at the airport.

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