West Asia Conflict: Over 5,500 Flights Cancelled, Safety Top Priority: Govt

• Indian airlines cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights due to the West Asia conflict.
• Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu informed Rajya Sabha about the flight disruptions.
• Airspace closures in the West Asia region, stemming from the US, Israel, and Iran conflict, caused cancellations.
• Minister Naidu emphasized that the safety of airline operations is the topmost priority during this crisis.
• Aviation ministry and DGCA are in constant communication with regulators, ensuring safe travel for 2,19,780 people.