Tue Jun 24 04:55:43 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Iran-Israel Tensions Ground Flights at Calicut International Airport**
**Kozhikode, India – June 24, 2025** – Escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have led to significant disruptions at Calicut International Airport, resulting in the cancellation of numerous flights to and from West Asian countries.
Nine flights scheduled for departure today, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, have been cancelled, including Air India Express flights to major destinations like Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat, as well as a Flydubai flight to Dubai. An Air India Express flight to Sharjah, scheduled for early Wednesday morning, has also been affected.
“The ongoing geopolitical situation is impacting air routes, forcing airlines to temporarily suspend services,” stated an airport authority spokesperson. “We understand this is causing inconvenience for our passengers and urge them to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.”
Airport authorities have advised passengers to contact 0483-2719491 for further information and clarifications. The airport confirms that services will resume once air routes reopen.
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