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Passengers stranded due to flight disruptions and cancellations following the situation in the Middle East, at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport, in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI Photo)
Amid growing violence in the Middle East, travellers continue to bear the brunt as 357 flights were cancelled on Monday, March 2. The Indian government said it continues to be closely monitor the situation to facilitate relief for passengers.
“We at the Ministry of Civil Aviation are closely monitoring passenger grievances through the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) and ensuring prompt redressal on priority. A total of 559 grievances have been addressed during this period through AirSewa, social media platforms, and dedicated helpline calls, in coordination with airlines and concerned stakeholders,” the ministry said in a post on social media platform X.
The most recent cycle of violence that began with US and Israeli strikes on Iran have spread wide with airports and refineries shut and prices of oil and gold zooming.
Indian airlines were forced to cancel 350 flights on March 1 as airspaces were shut in the Middle East.
The situation in the Middle East region continues to be closely monitored to facilitate relief for passengers. Due to the ongoing situation, 357 flights planned for operation today were cancelled.
We at the Ministry of Civil Aviation are closely monitoring passenger grievances…
— MoCA_GoI (@MoCA_GoI) March 2, 2026
What should air travellers do?
Passengers are advised to check official airline channels for accurate updates regarding cancellations and rescheduling, the ministry said. For assistance, they may contact the Ministry’s PACR helpline numbers at 011-24604283 / 011-24632987, it added.
Swapnil Joglekar works with Indian Express Online, where he writes on the intersection of current affairs and culture. He has previously worked with Business Standard where he reported on employee welfare initiatives, mental health and issues encountered by youngsters. ... Read More
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