- 34 international flights at Kempegowda Airport were cancelled due to Middle East airspace restrictions, affecting routes to key West Asian cities
- BIAL set up a help desk at Terminal 2, providing food, water, medical aid, wheelchairs, and transport assistance
- MEA launched a control room to assist Indian nationals impacted by the crisis in West Asia and the Gulf
Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore experienced 34 flight cancellations on Wednesday as international airspace restrictions were enacted during the current Middle East conflict. The authorities reported that 18 incoming and 16 outgoing flights were disrupted on March 4 until 11:59 PM due to ongoing restrictions.
The main flight paths from Bengaluru to essential West Asian destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai and Doha, experienced interruptions. Passengers on these sectors were advised to check with their airlines for updates.
Bangalore International Airport has established a special help desk at Terminal 2 kerbside to deliver operational assistance. The desk provides help with transportation needs emergency situations, passenger inquiries and communication with airline staff.
The center operates as a single-window assistance facility that directs passengers to their designated ground handling agencies based on their selected airline.
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The airport established basic facilities at the kerbside to reduce passenger inconvenience, which included seating arrangements, drinking water, snacks, medical assistance, sanitary pads, mobile charging stations, and a temporary feeding facility.
Wheelchairs are available to users who make requests for them. Officials announced that they are currently working on projects that will enhance public safety while keeping operations running smoothly.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) started a special control room to help Indian citizens who face difficulties in West Asia and the Gulf region. The control room operates from 9 am to 9 pm every day as part of government efforts to protect the health and safety of Indians who live and work in the area.