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27 flights cancelled at Delhi airport amid escalating tensions in Middle East

Amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East, at least 27 flights were cancelled at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Saturday, affecting key routes between Delhi and several cities in the Gulf region as well as London. According to airport officials, 20 departures from IGIA were cancelled, while seven arrivals scheduled to land in Delhi were suspended. Among the departures, the highest number of cancellations was in the Delhi–Dubai routes.

According to airport officials, 20 departures from IGIA were cancelled, while seven arrivals scheduled to land in Delhi were suspended. Among the departures, the highest number of cancellations was in the Delhi–Dubai routes. Six flights to Dubai were called off

According to airport officials, 20 departures from IGIA were cancelled, while seven arrivals scheduled to land in Delhi were suspended. Among the departures, the highest number of cancellations was in the Delhi–Dubai routes. Six flights to Dubai were called off

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Key Highlights

  • Six flights to Dubai were called off.
  • Three flights each to Doha and Abu Dhabi were also cancelled from IGIA.
  • Flights to London Heathrow, Jeddah, Riyadh, Muscat, Dammam and Kuwait were also affected.
  • As per flight tracking website Flightradar24, departing flights faced an average delay of 18 minutes on Saturday.
  • Meanwhile, Delhi airport in an advisory posted on X stated that “due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East region, westbound international flights may experience disruptions or schedule adjustments.” “Due to evolving airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East, flight operations to and from the Middle East are currently impacted.
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