Overview
- Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu told Parliament that cumulative cancellations have reached 4,335 for Indian carriers and 1,187 for foreign airlines.
- He reiterated that India will not operate in areas where the airspace is closed, underscoring safety as the top priority.
- The aviation ministry and the DGCA are in constant communication with authorities in affected countries to facilitate operations through approved corridors.
- Despite severe disruptions, nearly 219,780 passengers have been transported during the crisis when slots were available.
- India’s largest carriers, IndiGo and Air India, suspended services to Middle East destinations as restrictions persist across parts of West Asia.