Hyderabad Flights Disrupted by Israel-Iran Conflict, Alternate Routes to Begin June 25

Fast Summary

• air travel from Hyderabad to West Asia was disrupted due to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, affecting hundreds of passengers.
• On Tuesday, 18 flights (nine departures and nine arrivals) connecting Hyderabad with Kuwait, Doha, Jeddah, Dubai, Riyadh, and Abu Dhabi were cancelled.
• About 6,000 passengers travel daily between these destinations from Hyderabad.
• By evening on Tuesday, flight operations stabilised with airlines taking alternate routes to avoid Iranian airspace. This may led to longer travel times.
• IndiGo updated passengers about alternate routes and advised monitoring flight status closely for updates.
• Passengers stranded at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport shared complaints on social media regarding cancellations and delays in rescheduling.
• Air India confirmed extended reroutings/flight delays due to unsafe airspaces but announced a gradual resumption of Middle east flights starting June 25.

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Indian Opinion Analysis

The disruption highlights how geopolitical tensions can ripple through global aviation networks with immediate impacts on travellers and airport operations. With hyderabad serving as a key air hub for West Asian nations-handling thousands of daily passengers-the situation underscores the vulnerability of international air corridors that traverse conflict zones.Airlines have adapted swiftly by planning alternative routes; though, this temporarily increased travel times alongside passenger inconvenience.

India’s reliance on consistent connectivity with Gulf countries for business or personal purposes showcases the critical need for crisis management plans within its aviation sector during turbulence linked to global conflicts. The decision by airlines like Air India to resume operations cautiously from June 25 demonstrates prioritisation of passenger safety while mitigating economic losses-a balanced approach amid challenging circumstances.

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