Minister Confirms Over 5,500 Flights Cancelled Amid West Asia Conflict's Aviation Disruption

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West Asia Conflict: Over 5,500 Flights Cancelled Amid Airspace Restrictions

This coordination is aimed at ensuring that flights can resume quickly once airspace becomes available and safe for operations.

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Storyboard•16-03-2026, 17:29

West Asia Conflict: Over 5,500 Flights Cancelled Amid Airspace Restrictions

•The ongoing Israel–US–Iran conflict in West Asia has caused major disruptions in global aviation.
•Minister K. Rammohan Naidu announced in Rajya Sabha that over 5,500 flights have been cancelled due to airspace restrictions.
•Indian airlines cancelled 4,335 flights, while foreign carriers cancelled 1,187 flights.
•Passenger safety remains the top priority; normal operations will resume only when airspace is fully reopened and secure.
•Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA are coordinating with affected countries; 219,780 passengers still traveled during the disruption.

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