Passengers in India faced significant inconvenience as flights were disrupted and canceled following the US-Israel attack on Iran. In Maharashtra, travelers experienced long wait times and flight cancellations. One passenger mentioned that their 8:30 flight was canceled, leading to waiting for the next available flight.
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport witnessed the cancellation of nearly 98 flights due to safety concerns prompting airlines to suspend services. Chandigarh airport also reported disruptions in air traffic management, with both arrival and departure flights to Dubai being affected on Sunday.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport saw a notable impact with 17 arrival and departure flights canceled, leaving many passengers stranded. The disruptions were part of a wider regional issue triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran, resulting in retaliatory strikes by Tehran on military bases, leading to airspace closures in several Gulf nations.
In Nepal, over a dozen scheduled flights between Nepal and Gulf cities were canceled. The Tribhuvan International Airport Authority reported 14 canceled flights to West Asian destinations. Airlines like Nepal Airlines, Himalaya Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, and Kuwait Airways were among those affected, with Himalaya Airlines canceling the most flights.
The widespread cancellations caused terminal overcrowding as stranded passengers awaited updates. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation and advising passengers to check flight schedules before heading to airports.
