Flight Cancellations Today News Live Updates: Highlights

The escalating Israel-Iran conflict has triggered widespread disruption in international flight operations, affecting airports in India and the Middle East. At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, 100 flights were cancelled on Sunday, with schedule changes continuing into Monday as multiple West Asian countries shut their airspace.Delhi Airport issued a travel advisory urging passengers to check flight updates directly with airlines before travelling. IndiGo stated that affected passengers would be notified through registered contact details and advised them to consider refunds or alternative arrangements if required.Akasa Air temporarily suspended services to key Middle Eastern destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh, until March 2, offering impacted travellers the option to reschedule or claim full refunds.Chennai airport also saw 30 flight cancellations amid the broader aviation disruption.The crisis has left Indian travellers stranded in Gulf transit hubs. BJP MP Hemang Joshi said over 45 tourists from Vadodara are currently stuck at Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports following cancellations. While no major issues have been reported so far, authorities are closely watching the situation.Airspace closures by Israel, Iran and Iraq have heightened concerns of a wider regional escalation, prompting airlines to prioritise operational safety while working to assist affected passengers.