India news live updates: International flights cancelled at Delhi, Kolkata airport

10 flights cancelled at Kolkata airport

At least 10 international flights were cancelled at the Kolkata airport due to the escalating conflict in West Asia. Airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia cancelled their flights connecting Kolkata with West Asia destinations. An airport official said a total of five departures and five arrivals have been cancelled.

As many as 80 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning due to operational disruptions for airlines amid the escalating Middle East conflict. An official said 36 departures and 44 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport. An Emirates flight enroute to Dubai returned to the national capital due to airspace restrictions.

Akasa Air issued a statement saying that following a comprehensive safety review, it will operate select flights to and from Jeddah on March 3 and March 4. The flights will arrive or depart from Mumbai and Ahmedabad. However, it said flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Kuwait, and Riyadh will remain suspended until March 4.

Air India released a statement saying it will resume flight operations to and from Muscat from Tuesday (March 3). However, flights to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE will remain suspended on Tuesday. Air India advised guests to check their flight status and ensure contact details are updated in their PNR for the latest notifications.

Flight from Abu Dhabi lands at Bengaluru airport

Amid the flight disruptions in the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict, a flight from Abu Dhabi landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

Flight from Dubai lands at Chennai airport

Amid the flight disruptions in the wake of the Israel-Iran conflict, a flight from Dubai landed at the Chennai International Airport. As many as 217 stranded Indian passengers returned from Dubai on a special Emirates flight.

The conflict between Israel and Iran (triggered by joint U.S.–Israel strikes on Iran) has caused major disruptions in Middle East airspace, leading to the cancellation and rerouting of thousands of international flights worldwide.

A small number of international flights — including some from the UAE — managed to depart, bringing relief to travellers stuck in the region. Indian passengers on flights from Gulf hubs like Abu Dhabi have landed safely in cities such as Delhi, with families expressing relief at their arrival amidst ongoing tensions. Airlines such as Oman Air have also announced travel plans to help stranded passengers reach India amid the broader disruption.