Bengaluru Flights Hit by Middle East Tensions: 24 Cancellations

The Iran-Israel conflict has intensified, leading to airspace closures in parts of West Asia and forcing Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport to cancel 24 flights. The immediate effect is felt on services to Gulf hubs and beyond.\n\nFlights to Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha were among those hit, with operators scrambling to adapt to shifting airspace restrictions. The disruption has left hundreds of travellers facing delays and uncertainty, including 109 persons from Karnataka stranded in West Asia as airspace closures continue to disrupt movements.\n\nIndian airlines have cancelled about 350 flights to West Asia and beyond in recent days, compounding travel misery. In Bengaluru and Mangaluru, a combined total of 61 flights were cancelled, underscoring the scale of disruption across southern airports. Karnataka has urged the Centre to intervene to facilitate evacuations and provide consular assistance to those stranded.\n\nIn a separate policy development, the UAE announced it would cover accommodation and sustenance costs for stranded passengers, a gesture aimed at easing the burden on families stuck abroad amid the fighting. The situation is prompting travellers to reconsider plans, with many forced to rebook or delay trips.\n\nTravelers are advised to check with airlines for the latest status, keep emergency contacts handy, and prepare for potential further delays as geopolitics in the region unfolds.

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