Several UAE-bound flights from India cancelled as US-Israel strike Iran

Several UAE-bound flights from all acorss the country were cancelled following the attack on Iran by the US and Israel on Saturday, airport officials said.

SpiceJet flight SG 51 to Dubai, scheduled to depart at 8:30 pm, as well as Air India Express flight IX 283 from Pune to Abu Dhabi, slated to depart at 9:05 pm, were cancelled, they said.

IndiGo flight 6E 1484/1483 operating on the Dubai-Pune-Dubai sector, scheduled to arrive at 10.30 pm on Saturday and depart at 12.30 am on Sunday also stood cancelled, the officials added.

Passengers have been duly informed by the respective airlines, they said.

 

The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday, with some of the first strikes appearing to hit areas around the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Iranian media reported strikes nationwide.

12 international flights cancelled, Chennai Airport issues advisory

As many as 12 flights belonging to several airlines bound for various international destinations have been cancelled following the conflict in the Middle East, airport authorities said on Saturday.

The Chennai Airport issued an advisory instructing passengers bound for overseas destinations, particularly via the Middle Eastern countries, to check with their respective airlines on their journey.

"As many as 12 flights to be operated later in the day and Sunday have been cancelled. Some of the aircraft belonging to Oman Air, Akasa Air, Air India Express, IndiGo, Gulf Air bound for various destinations, including Dubai, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi are cancelled," airport authorities said on Saturday.

In an update, Chennai Airport said, as per the information available, flights of Etihad and Emirates for Saturday (February 28) and Sunday (March 1) have also been cancelled.

"Owing to airspace closures over parts of the Middle Eastern countries, select international services may encounter delays or routing adjustments. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest flight updates," the advisory from the Chennai Airport said.

The US and Israel launched a major attack on Iran on Saturday. Iran responded, targeting Israel with missiles and drones and also striking US military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar.

Jaipur airport warns passengers of possible delays

The Jaipur International Airport has issued an advisory, warning passengers of possible delays and rerouting of certain international flights due to temporary closures and restrictions affecting multiple international airspaces.

In the advisory, the airport authorities said some international services may be impacted and advised passengers to check the latest flight status with their respective airlines before leaving for the airport.

"Due to temporary closures and restrictions affecting multiple international airspaces, certain international flights may experience delays or rerouting," the advisory stated.

Passengers have been urged to plan their journey accordingly and stay in touch with airlines for updated information.

The airport stated that the measures are aimed at ensuring a smoother travel experience.

Mumbai Airport says it won't accept any flight for diversion

The Mumbai airport on Saturday issued a 'NOTAM' to state that it will not accept any flight for diversion until 8 am on Sunday amid the US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The decision was taken due to the paucity of parking space at the airport with a number of flights returning to their origin or diverting to nearby airports, a source said.

Mumbai International Airport Ltd, the private airport operator, issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) "for not accepting any more diversions" at 9 pm, the source added.

At least 54 flights had been cancelled at the Mumbai airport till 5.45 pm on Saturday.

4 flights from Kolkata to Middle East cancelled amid Iran conflict

Flight services from Kolkata to the Middle East were disrupted on Saturday, with four departures cancelled amid escalating tensions following a joint US-Israel military offensive against Iran, officials said.

The cancellations were announced due to operational disruptions at transit hubs in the region, an official of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata said.

The affected services were Emirates flight EK 573 to Dubai, Qatar Airways flight QR 541 to Doha, Air Arabia flight 3L 167 to Abu Dhabi, and Etihad Airways flight EY 221 to Abu Dhabi, officials said.

While the morning Emirates service to Dubai operated as scheduled, evening departures were called off after Dubai International Airport suspended operations, citing safety concerns amid the regional unrest, they said.

Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for rebooking or refunds, they said.

Flight operations to Middle Eastern destinations are likely to remain affected on Sunday as well, depending on the evolving security situation and airspace restrictions in the region, they added.

Following the attack by the US and Israel, Iran launched retaliatory military strikes targeting several American military bases in the Middle East, including in Qatar, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) advised airlines to avoid airspaces of 11 countries, including Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, till March 2.