Middle East Conflict Disrupts Flight Operations from Mangaluru and Kerala Airports

Flight operations from Mangaluru and Kerala airports to Middle Eastern destinations have been disrupted due to airspace closures amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Several flights, including those by Air India Express, IndiGo, and Oman Air, were cancelled, delayed, or diverted, affecting routes to Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other Gulf cities. Airport authorities have advised passengers to check with airlines as further cancellations or delays remain possible while airlines reroute flights to avoid restricted airspace.