34 international flights cancelled at Bengaluru airport amid West Asia crisis

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru witnessed 34 international flights cancellation on Wednesday as airline operations remain disrupted due to the West Asia conflict.

These cancellations included 18 arrivals and 16 departures at the Bengaluru airport due to airspace restrictions on March 4 until 11:59 am.

The cancellations have impacted aviation operations from key international sectors connecting Bengaluru with West Asian cities, including Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Dubai, and Doha.

The Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates the Kempegowda International Airport, said that a help desk has been set up at the kerbside of terminal 2 to manage passenger queries and provide on-ground assistance amid the disruptions.

The helpdesk is set up to coordinate ground transport, facilitate emergency services, and handle general queries until airline representatives arrive at the terminal.

Since there are several international carriers operating from Bengaluru, the help desk is functioning as a single-window support system, guiding passengers to the respective ground handlers responsible for airline operations, officials said.

The airport is also ensuring comfort for passengers with amenities at the kerbside, including chairs, drinking water, snacks, medical assistance, sanitary pads, charging stations, and a makeshift feeding facility and provision for wheelchairs.