Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivkumar on Sunday expressed concerns regarding the stranded Kannadigas passengers stuck due to the war between Israel and Iran.
Several passengers at Chennai airport faced inconvenience due to constant flight disruptions and cancellations following the evolving situation in the Middle East.
According to the agency, the Controller General of Immigration and Emigration stated that travellers unable to leave the country within their visa validity due to the flight suspensions could face legal and administrative complications.
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.
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.
IndiGo will offer travel vouchers worth Rs 10,000 to such severely impacted customers over the past few days, and those vouchers can be used for any future IndiGo journey for the next 12 months, a spokesperson from the airline said Thursday.
On Thursday, IndiGo said it has processed refunds for all flights cancelled during the recent operational disruption and assured that the remaining payments will reflect in customers' accounts shortly.
According to the airline, Monday's total flight count has risen sharply from around 1,650 on Sunday. IndiGo also reported a marked improvement in its on-time performance (OTP), which has climbed to 90% across the network, a substantial leap from nearly 75% recorded the previous day.
During the mention before the Division Bench led by the Chief Justice, the Bench orally observed that the issue is already being examined by the concerned authorities. Nevertheless, the court agreed to hear the matter in detail on Wednesday, December 10.
Air travel across India has been in chaos with widespread IndiGo flight disruptions on Monday, and major airports across the country reported extensive cancellations.