The Ministry of Civil Aviation has informed that over 1,200 flights operated by Indian carriers and nearly 3,880 flights cancelled by foreign carriers have been affected so far due to the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia. In a statement, the Ministry said that it is closely monitoring the situation, special arrangements are being made to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers, and airlines are deploying additional capacity where required.
The Ministry added that Indian carriers are planning to operate 58 flights today, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express. The Ministry further stated that Indian carriers have undertaken calibrated adjustments to their schedules, with long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations being progressively resumed through alternative routings that avoid restricted airspace.
The Ministry also asserted that it is in continuous contact with airlines and is closely monitoring airfares to ensure that there is no undue surge in ticket prices during this period. It added that all airlines have been advised to maintain transparent communication with passengers and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements concerning refunds, rescheduling, and passenger assistance. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight status directly with their respective airlines before proceeding to the airport and to rely only on official sources for updates.
