Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu informed Parliament that Indian airlines have cancelled a total of 4,335 flights so far due to the escalating conflict in West Asia, as tensions and airspace closures in the region disrupt regular air travel schedules. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
In addition to the cancellations by Indian carriers, foreign airlines have also grounded or scrubbed up to 1,187 flights amid the crisis, highlighting widespread aviation disruptions connected to safety concerns over the troubled Middle East airspace. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
The flight cancellations are part of broader travel disturbances linked to geopolitical tensions in the region, affecting connectivity and forcing airlines to adjust or suspend operations on key international routes. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
