Ministry of Civil Aviation reports 281 domestic flights cancelled

New Delhi, Mar 06, 2026 : The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that a total of 281 flights scheduled to be operated by Indian domestic carriers were cancelled yesterday and it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in West Asia. In a social media post, the Ministry informed that a dedicated Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) is functioning round the clock to provide real-time support to the passengers. It added that a total of 1 thousand 461 grievances have been addressed during this period through the AirSewa portal, social media platforms and dedicated helpline calls, in coordination with airlines and other concerned stakeholders. Passengers requiring assistance can contact the helpline numbers 011-24604283 and 011-24632987.