Middle East tensions escalate air travel disruptions. Thirteen flights to Chennai cancelled Monday due to Iran-Israel conflict affecting airspace operations. Emirates, IndiGo, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Air Arabia services from Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi were impacted. Cancellations affected morning arrivals between 6 am and 11:59 am as regional instability forces operational changes across major carriers. The disruptions highlight growing economic impact of geopolitical tensions on aviation sector, with potential ripple effects on logistics, tourism, and trade corridors dependent on Middle East routes. Airlines face mounting pressure as airspace closures force costly rerouting and schedule adjustments. Investors monitoring aviation stocks and fuel prices amid ongoing regional tensions.
