At least 34 international flights were cancelled at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on Wednesday after escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted airline operations, reports said.
According to an airport official, 18 arrivals and 16 departures were cancelled due to airspace restrictions at the airport from March 4 until 23:59 hrs.
The cancellations have reportedly affected several major international routes linking Bengaluru with West Asian cities such as Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, and Doha.
Meanwhile, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of the Kempegowda International Airport, has established a help desk at the kerbside of terminal 2 to assist passengers and address their queries amid the disruptions.
BIAL stated that the help desk is coordinating ground transportation, facilitating emergency services and responding to general inquiries until airline representatives reach the terminal.
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With multiple international carriers operating from the airport, the help desk is functioning as a single-window support system, guiding passengers to the respective ground handlers responsible for airline operations, officials said.
Additionally, the airport has arranged several passenger amenities at the kerbside, including chairs, drinking water, snacks, medical assistance, sanitary pads, charging stations, and a temporary feeding area.
