Indian carriers have cancelled over 10,000 flights since the onset of the West Asia war, as airspace restrictions disrupted international operations, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The aviation sector is passing through a serious operational and financial situation amid Iran war, said the government official. "On an average, Indian carriers used to fly about 300 to 350 flights daily to the Middle East (both ways put together). "Flights, especially to Europe and North America by Indian carriers, have to take longer routes, which has increased travel time and associated cost," he said. Acknowledging pressure on airlines operations, he said 50 per cent of all international operations by Indian operators was to West Asia and international flights are a good source of revenue.

Source: The Telegraph April 07, 2026 14:33 UTC