Gulf flight operations from Kerala hit for third day amid West Asia conflict
The Hindu
Flight operations from Kerala to Gulf countries face ongoing cancellations due to the West Asia conflict, impacting travel for several days.
Flight operations to Gulf countries from Kerala were affected for the third consecutive day on Monday (March 2, 2026) following the conflict in West Asia, with authorities indicating that the disruption may last a few more days.
Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) listed around 45 departing flights from Kochi as cancelled for Monday (March 2, 2026) on its official website.
A passenger advisory from Cochin International Airport Limited. | Photo Credit: special Arrangement
However, an Oman Air flight to Muscat departed at 8.10 am.
Similarly, Saudia flights to Jeddah and Riyadh, an Oman Air flight to Muscat, an Etihad Airways flight to Abu Dhabi and a SpiceJet flight to Dubai were listed as scheduled.
Around a similar number of arrival flights were also shown as cancelled at Kochi.
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