IndiGo says ‘last-minute airspace restrictions’ led Manchester-bound flight to return to Delhi amid Middle East conflict

An IndiGo flight, 6E 033, bound for Manchester and operated using a leased Boeing 787 aircraft, returned to Delhi on Monday. It cited “last-minute airspace restrictions”, noting the changing situation in and around the Middle East could lead to some of its flights taking longer routes or being diverted. There were certain restrictions as the…

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Indian airlines cancel 278 international flights amid Middle East tensions, govt asks passengers to ‘keep a close watch’

Domestic carriers are set to operate 96 flights to and from the Middle East on Friday, while 278 international services have been canceled for the day, the government said amid the ongoing regional conflict. Flight operations have been disrupted due to airspace restrictions and closures. Some airlines have resumed limited services to and from the…

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