Indian Airlines Cancel 281 Flights Amid Middle East Crisis; Govt Monitors Situation

• Indian carriers cancelled 281 international flights on Thursday due to the escalating Middle East crisis involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
• The Civil Aviation Ministry is closely monitoring the situation, advising passengers to check flight status and updates.
• A Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) is operational, addressing 1,461 grievances through AirSewa, social media, and helplines.
• Delhi and Bangalore airports saw 70 international flight cancellations; Akasa Air suspended flights to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Riyadh, and Kuwait until March 07, 2026.
• S&P Global Ratings expects Indian carriers to be significantly affected due to their high capacity and routes to the Middle East, a critical global air travel hub.