Flight disruptions to continue, although airspaces in West Asia reopened

Tue Jun 24 03:22:54 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Following the reopening of airspaces by Qatar and other West Asian countries after a brief closure due to anticipated attacks, Kerala’s airports are still experiencing significant flight disruptions. Thousands of passengers have been impacted by cancellations and delays, particularly affecting flights to and from Thiruvananthapuram. The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is working to manage the situation by providing additional seating, counters, and staff. Airlines anticipate continued disruptions on Tuesday due to the ripple effect of the previous day’s cancellations.

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**Kerala Airports Grapple with Flight Disruptions Despite Airspace Reopening**

**THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, June 24, 2025** – Thousands of passengers in Kerala continue to face travel chaos as flight disruptions persist despite the reopening of airspaces by Qatar and several other West Asian nations. The closures, which occurred Monday night in anticipation of potential attacks by Iran on a U.S. air base near Doha, triggered widespread cancellations and delays across the region.

While Emirates, Etihad, and Air Arabia flights out of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport resumed early this morning, numerous Air India Express, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, and IndiGo flights to destinations like Muscat, Sharjah, Doha, and Kuwait were cancelled. This left scores of passengers stranded and inconvenienced.

“We are working to mitigate the impact on travelers,” stated a Thiruvananthapuram International Airport spokesperson. “Additional seating, counters, and staff have been deployed in Terminal 2 to assist passengers affected by the disruptions.”

The flight disruptions have impacted not only Thiruvananthapuram but also other airports in Kerala. Airline sources warn that the cascading effect of Monday’s cancellations will likely cause further delays and cancellations throughout Tuesday. Passengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates on their flight schedules.

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