Bengaluru Airport Cancels Dozens of Flights Amid West Asia Airspace Closures

Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru experienced significant disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, with 72 international flights cancelled on March 2 and 42 more on March 3. Key affected routes include Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, and Doha. Notably, an Emirates flight EK 569 bound for Dubai returned mid-air due to airspace closures, while some flights like Etihad's continued with restrictions. Authorities have established help desks to assist affected passengers amid these operational challenges.