Ten flights cancelled in Chennai as airspace closes for IAF Air Show rehearsals
timesnownews.com — October 5, 2024, 08:00 AM UTC
Ten flights from Chennai were cancelled on Friday due to airspace closures for Indian Air Force rehearsals ahead of the Air Show on October 6. Passengers faced challenges as cancellations were announced just hours before departure. A total of 46 flights were affected during the airspace closure from 11 AM to 1 PM. Airlines had been informed of the closures in advance, but many cancellations were confirmed late, leaving passengers scrambling for alternatives. Further cancellations are expected on Sunday during the airshow, also between 11 AM and 1 PM. Airlines have not yet confirmed these disruptions.