Indian Travelers Stranded in Greece Airport Urge Government Aid Amid Middle East Airspace Closure
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Indian Passengers Stranded in Greece Amid Middle East Airspace Closure, Seek Govt Aid
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Moneycontrol•01-03-2026, 12:54
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.