Indian carriers cancel 350 flights to West Asia and Europe
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All Indian carriers suspended services to 11 West Asian countries under a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) — India's civil aviation regulator — advisory effective until March 2, 2026, and cancelled about 350 international flights, including 20 additional Air India long‑haul services to Europe.
Why it matters
Scheduled connections through major Gulf hub airports are now unavailable, leaving many booked itineraries unserved and transit passengers stranded at hub airports. The disruption narrows routing and accommodation options for travellers and compresses operational timeframes for those managing affected journeys.
Implications
- — Airline operations and passenger‑services teams at Indian carriers must rebook affected passengers or issue refunds and arrange temporary accommodation where required, otherwise passengers will remain without confirmed onward travel or lodging.
- — Corporate travel managers at firms with planned travel to West Asia must immediately suspend or reroute scheduled trips and secure alternative bookings, otherwise employees will be unable to reach their destinations as planned.
- — Commercial travel agencies and ticketing agents must notify clients of cancellations and complete refunds or new bookings without delay, otherwise customers will remain without travel arrangements.
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