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India Flight Chaos: US-Israel Iran Attack Triggers Mass Cancellations

Passengers across India faced severe disruptions and cancellations following a joint US-Israel attack on Iran, which prompted retaliatory strikes and regional airspace closures. Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport cancelled nearly 98 flights, while Thiruvananthapuram saw 17 arrivals and departures cancelled. The crisis extended to Chandigarh and caused over a dozen flight cancellations in Nepal, affecting multiple international carriers. Authorities are advising travellers to check schedules as the situation remains fluid.

Key Points: India Flight Disruptions After US-Israel Iran Attack

  • Major flight cancellations across India
  • Mumbai airport saw 98 flights cancelled
  • Thiruvananthapuram airport heavily impacted
  • Disruptions linked to US-Israel attack on Iran
  • Regional airspace closures cause ripple effect
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US-Israel attack on Iran: Flight disruptions hit passengers across India

Passengers stranded across India as airspace closures from Iran conflict cause major flight cancellations at Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, and other airports.

"Our flight was scheduled around 8:30, but it got cancelled. Right now, we are waiting for the next flight. - Passenger to IANS"

New Delhi, March 1

Passengers across India faced major inconvenience due to flight disruptions and cancellations following the US-Israel attack on Iran.

In Maharashtra, travellers complained of long waiting hours and cancelled flights.

Speaking to IANS, one passenger said, "Our flight was scheduled around 8:30, but it got cancelled. Right now, we are waiting for the next flight, and we will leave as soon as it departs."

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport saw nearly 98 flights cancelled as airlines pulled services over safety fears.

Meanwhile, Chandigarh airport authorities confirmed disruptions in air traffic management. On Saturday, only one Dubai-bound departure was cancelled, but on Sunday, both arrival and departure flights to Dubai have been affected.

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport also saw a significant impact, with 17 arrival flights and as many departure flights cancelled, leaving many passengers stranded.

The cancellations are part of a broader regional disruption triggered by a joint US-Israel attack on Iran, which led to retaliatory strikes by Tehran on Israeli and US military bases across several Gulf nations, forcing multiple countries in the region to close their airspace and halt civilian air traffic.

In Nepal, the effects were similarly severe. More than a dozen scheduled flights between Nepal and Gulf cities were cancelled on Saturday.

The Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) Authority under the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) reported that 14 flights departing from Kathmandu to West Asian destinations, as well as arrivals from those cities, were cancelled.

Airlines affected included Nepal Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, and Kuwait Airways. Himalaya Airlines cancelled six flights - the highest among carriers.

The widespread cancellations left many passengers stranded, creating overcrowding in terminals as travellers awaited further updates. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and advise passengers to check flight schedules before heading to airports.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Safety first, of course. But the communication from airlines has been terrible. My family at Thiruvananthapuram airport had no proper updates for hours. Just sitting and waiting. Authorities need to be more proactive in such situations.
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Aman W
It's a globalized world. When there's tension in the Gulf, it directly hits thousands of Indian workers and students traveling to and from the region. Hope the situation de-escalates soon for everyone's sake.
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Sarah B
Stuck at Mumbai airport right now. The queues are insane and information counters are overwhelmed. They're offering hotel vouchers but it's a logistical nightmare. Feeling for all the elderly passengers and families with kids.
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Vikram M
While the disruption is unfortunate, I respectfully think we should focus on the bigger picture. Innocent lives are at stake in the conflict zone. A few cancelled flights is a minor inconvenience compared to that. Our prayers should be for peace.
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Karthik V
This shows how connected we all are. Hope the MEA is helping stranded Indian nationals in the Gulf. Also, airlines should waive rescheduling fees fully given this is a force majeure situation. #TravelUpdate

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