Delhi Airport Flight Status: The US-Iran war has destabilised the flight operations across the Middle East, while also impacting the routes to London, Frankfurt, Copenhagen, Chicago, New York, Birmingham, Zurich, Amsterdam, Milan, Vienna, Paris, and India. A massive number of scheduled flights were delayed or cancelled across Bengaluru, Mumbai, and other cities in India on Sunday (March 1) after the United States and Israel launched a coordinated joint strike on Iranian military infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and government compounds on February 28. This resulted in thousands of passengers being stranded at airports without food, water, or accommodation. According to media reports, approximately 104 flights to and from Delhi were cancelled on Sunday.
Following the disruptions, the Delhi Airport issued an advisory, urging passengers to first track their flight status and head to the airport accordingly. The facility addressed the tensions in the Middle East, saying that all flights to West-bound cities are likely to face cancellation or adjustments.
“Ongoing political developments in the Middle East are causing delays or schedule changes for some westbound international flights. Passengers are advised to check the latest updates with their respective airlines before travelling to the airport, and, if needed, consider alternate routes or connections recommended by the airline,” said the airlines.
Meanwhile, flyers have expressed frustration over uncertainty and lack of hospitality as they waited for hours at the airport.
“The flight is delayed and we are facing difficulties. We have been sitting here for so long; there should be arrangements for food and drinking water for us,” a passenger told news agency PTI.
“My parents have gone for Umrah to Saudi Arabia. We have come here to drop them. We just saw them off… We have been told that all flights to Saudi Arabia are on time… We were scared because the Gulf is on fire today, and our parents are going to a place which is a warzone. We faced a lot of trouble in contacting the airlines repeatedly. A lot of passengers were overburdened with queries… But the staff was very courteous and nice to us. They gave us details of all flights properly… We were given the correct information because of which we were able to come to the airport and see them off,” another passenger informed.
Delhi Airport Flight Status: Flyers Say ‘No Support’
A user on social media shared, “@GulfAir I’m extremely disappointed. My flight GF-131 from New Delhi to Bahrain (PNR: MHNXCB) was cancelled without any prior notice. I waited for hours at the airport with no support, no refund update, and no rebooking option. Please process my refund immediately and respond”.
Delhi Airport Flight Status: Relief Soon?
As of March 2, the situation remains extremely volatile. While there are very early signs of a potential diplomatic opening, immediate “relief” in terms of an end to the fighting or a return to normal travel is not yet on the horizon.
