Indian Passengers Stranded in Greece Amid Middle East Airspace Closure, Seek Govt Aid

• Dozens of Indian passengers, including senior citizens, are stranded at Athens airport after their Qatar Airways flight QR744 from Boston to Doha was diverted due to Gulf airspace closures.
• Passengers report confusion, exhaustion, and lack of clear communication from the airline, with staff allegedly providing hotel accommodation for only one night.
• A user on X, Karthik Chowdary, highlighted the distressing situation, urging the Civil Aviation Ministry to intervene, stating airlines have a duty to provide accommodation and rebooking.
• Attempts to book alternative flights have failed due to widening airspace restrictions and ongoing cancellations.
• The incident comes amidst widespread flight disruptions, with over 400 domestic flights canceled and Air India canceling 28 international flights due to restricted Middle Eastern airspace.