Several passengers were left stranded at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport on Saturday after multiple flights to Middle Eastern destinations were cancelled amid escalating tensions between Iran and Israel.
As the tension between Israel and Iran continues, several passengers were left stranded at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai amid flight disruptions and cancellations.
Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu, who was left stranded at the airport in Dubai amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel, assured that she is safe.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday assured that all the necessary measures are being undertaken to ensure the safety of Indian citizens residing in the Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating situation between Iran and Israel.
Abu Dhabi airport, which serves as a critical transit gateway connecting flights across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa, came to a halt as the ripple effects of the attack spread through global aviation networks.
Passengers were left stranded at Abu Dhabi airport after flight operations were disrupted following joint military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran.
As many as 13 flights have been cancelled from Bengaluru and Kolkata on Saturday, 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.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport witnessed widespread flight cancellations on Saturday as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupted air connectivity to key Gulf destinations.
In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East and its potential impact on international air operations, Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu has undertaken a comprehensive review of preparedness and response measures with all concerned stakeholders.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Saturday issued a passenger advisory warning of potential disruptions to international flight operations due to temporary closures and restrictions across multiple international airspaces.