Flights to Gulf countries from Kerala airports hit as Middle East conflict disrupts airspace

KOCHI: (Feb 28) Flight operations to Gulf countries from Kerala airports have been affected, with several airlines cancelling services following the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, officials said on Saturday.

The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL), Kannur International Airport Limited (KIAL) and authorities at Calicut International Airport have issued separate advisories to passengers about possible flight cancellations and delays due to airspace restrictions in the region.

At Kochi’s CIAL, spokespersons said that Indigo flights to Doha, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Abu Dhabi scheduled for Saturday evening and night were cancelled.