March 01, 2026 : The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said that 444 flights are expected to be cancelled today as airspace restrictions over Iran and parts of the Middle East continue amid rising tensions between the two countries.

In a post on social media, the ministry said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation is coordinating closely with airlines to ensure passenger safety and strict compliance with operational norms.

The disruption follows the cancellation of 410 flights yesterday due to similar airspace constraints. Airlines have been advised to keep passengers informed, and travellers have been urged to check their flight status before leaving for the airport.

The ministry said major airports across the country remain on operational alert to handle possible route diversions and assist affected passengers. Senior officials have been deployed on the ground to oversee airline coordination, passenger facilitation and crowd management within terminals.

It added that the Passenger Assistance Control Room is actively monitoring grievances and working to ensure timely resolution. The AirSewa platform, which enables passengers to lodge and track complaints, received 216 grievances yesterday. Of these, 105 were resolved promptly, the ministry said.

Authorities said the situation is being closely monitored and necessary measures are being taken to minimise inconvenience to travellers.