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West Asia Tensions Lead to Flight Cancellations Across Keralam
Tensions in West Asia have led airlines to cancel some flights from airports in Keralam.
At Kochi airport, cancellations affected flights to and from Saudi Arabia, Doha, and Ras Al Khaimah.
Airport officials counted 10 cancelled services there from October 11 to 13.
Five of those Kochi services were operated by Akasa Air.
Three more flights were cancelled at Calicut International Airport on Sunday.
Officials said they would decide about other flights after checking the situation.
Passengers were told to check with their airlines before going to the airport.
CIAL reported cancellations of flights between Kochi and Saudi Arabia, Doha, and Ras Al Khaimah from October 11 to 13.
CIAL said 10 services were cancelled at Kochi airport over three days, including five operated by Akasa Air.
Three additional flights scheduled from Calicut International Airport at Karipur were cancelled on Sunday.
Affected airlines included Flynas, Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo, and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Passengers were advised to check directly with airlines; Calicut airport said other departures would be assessed based on conditions.
- Who
- Airlines operating flights from Kochi and Calicut International Airport, including Flynas, Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo, and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
- What
- Several flights were cancelled amid geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
- Where
- Kochi and Calicut International Airport at Karipur, in Keralam; affected routes included Saudi Arabia, Doha, and Ras Al Khaimah.
- When
- Cancellations were reported for October 11 to 13; three Calicut flights were cancelled on Sunday.
- Why
- Airport officials attributed the cancellations to the prevailing geopolitical situation in West Asia.
Operational uncertainty
Passenger guidance
Whether other flights will depart
Operational uncertainty
Calicut airport authorities said decisions on other departures would be made after assessing the prevailing situation.
Passenger guidance
Passengers were advised to verify flight status directly with their airlines before going to the airport.
Key facts
- Kochi cancellations
- 10 flight services reported cancelled over October 11–13.
- Akasa Air at Kochi
- Five of the 10 cancelled services were operated by Akasa Air.
- Calicut cancellations
- Three scheduled flights were cancelled on Sunday.
- Kochi routes affected
- Services connected Kochi with Saudi Arabia, Doha, and Ras Al Khaimah.
- Airlines named
- Flynas, Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo, and Saudi Arabian Airlines.
- Passenger advice
- Check flight status directly with the airline before proceeding to the airport.
- Calicut updates
- Authorities said decisions on other departures would follow an assessment of the situation.
Sources
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