National, Mar 1: Indian airlines will cancel 444 international flights on Sunday, March 1, following airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said.
A total of 410 flights operated by domestic carriers were cancelled on February 28 amid escalating tensions after attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States. Authorities indicated that further disruptions are likely as airlines reroute or suspend services to ensure passenger safety.
The ministry on Saturday reviewed the preparedness of aviation stakeholders against the backdrop of the evolving situation. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is coordinating closely with airlines to ensure compliance with safety and operational regulations.
Major airports across the country remain on operational alert to handle possible diversions and minimise inconvenience to passengers. Senior officials have been deployed at terminals to oversee airline coordination, passenger facilitation and crowd management.
The ministry said the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) is monitoring complaints and assisting affected travellers. On February 28, the AirSewa portal recorded 216 passenger grievances, of which 105 were resolved the same day.
Airlines have advised passengers to check flight status before heading to airports, as additional cancellations or rescheduling may occur depending on developments in the region.
