Bengaluru, March 4 As many as 34 international flights were cancelled at Kempegowda International Airport on Wednesday as airline operations were disrupted due to the Middle East conflict, officials said.
An airport official said that 18 arrivals and 16 departures were cancelled due to airspace restrictions at the Bengaluru airport until 23:59 hrs on March 4.
The cancellations affected several key international routes connecting Bengaluru with West Asian cities, including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, and Doha.
Meanwhile, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates the Kempegowda International Airport, said that a help desk has been set up at the terminal 2 entrance to manage passenger queries and provide on-site assistance amid the disruptions.
According to BIAL, the help desk is coordinating ground transport, facilitating emergency services, and handling general inquiries until airline representatives arrive at the terminal.
Given the presence of multiple international carriers operating from the airport, the help desk is functioning as a single-point of contact, guiding passengers to the respective ground handlers responsible for airline operations, officials said.
In addition, the airport is providing several passenger amenities at the entrance, including chairs, drinking water, snacks, medical assistance, sanitary pads, charging stations, and a temporary feeding facility.
Wheelchairs are also being provided upon request, they added.
