Over 1,200 flights by Indian carriers cancelled due to problems in west Asia

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 flights by foreign carriers have been cancelled due to the ongoing situation.

Special arrangements are being made to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers, with airlines deploying additional capacity where required and coordinating with foreign aviation authorities and Indian missions abroad to ensure safe and orderly passenger movement.

A total of 24 flights are being operated by Indian carriers. In addition, Emirates and Etihad have operated nine flights from the Gulf in the last 24 hours.

Indian carriers are further planning 58 flights on 4 March, including 30 by Indigo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express.

Foreign carriers operating between India and the Gulf region are also undertaking limited operations, subject to operational and airspace considerations.