Indian airlines canceled 279 international flights on Sunday due to the ongoing situation in West Asia. The escalating conflict in the region involving the US, Israel and Iran has significantly disrupted flight operations due to airspace closures and restrictions. "A total of 49 flight operations were scheduled today by Indian domestic carriers from West Asia to India. As on 8 March, 279 flights scheduled to be operated today by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled," the ministry said in a post on X. Delhi airport operator DIAL said that due to the current geopolitical developments in the West Asia, some west-bound international flights may experience delays or schedule changes.

Source: International New York Times March 09, 2026 05:05 UTC