Bhubaneswar: IndiGo has cancelled its Bhubaneswar–Dubai flight scheduled for Wednesday in view of the escalating conflict in West Asia, according to an official of Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA).
Airport Director Prasanna Pradhan on Tuesday confirmed that the airline called off the Wednesday service and informed passengers in advance to minimise inconvenience. IndiGo operates direct flights between Bhubaneswar and Dubai three times a week—on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. While the Monday and Wednesday flights have been cancelled, a decision on the Friday service will be taken after reviewing the prevailing situation, he said.
Pradhan stated that passengers of Monday’s cancelled flight did not face major difficulties as prior intimation had been issued. “We hope the passengers scheduled to travel on Wednesday will also not encounter any issues since they have been informed well in advance,” he added.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring developments in West Asia on a daily basis and taking necessary measures in response to the evolving situation, the airport director noted.
The tensions escalated following reports that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack allegedly carried out by Israel and the United States last Saturday. Subsequently, US President Donald Trump stated that sustained and targeted bombing operations against Iran would continue through the week or for as long as deemed necessary.
In the aftermath of the conflict, several airspaces across West Asia have been closed, triggering widespread disruptions to international flight operations and prompting airlines to reassess routes and schedules.
