Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that thousands of flights have been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, which has disrupted air travel because of multiple airspace closures in the region.
Responding to a supplementary question during Question Hour, Naidu stated that Indian airlines have cancelled a cumulative total of 4,335 flights, while foreign carriers have cancelled 1,187 flights so far.
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The minister said the disruptions are linked to the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which have led to restricted or closed airspace across parts of West Asia.
Naidu emphasised that passenger safety and the safety of airline operations remain the government’s highest priority while dealing with the situation.
“Regarding the cancellations that have happened because of airspace closure in West Asia, almost till now, cumulatively, Indian carriers have cancelled up to 4,335 flights and foreign carriers have cancelled up to 1,187 flights,” the minister told the House.
The government continues to monitor the situation closely as airlines adjust routes and schedules in response to the evolving conflict and airspace restrictions.
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