Mon Nov 24 19:30:00 UTC 2025: Summary:
Due to a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia, three international flights scheduled to depart or arrive at Cochin International Airport in Kochi, India, were cancelled on Monday, November 24, 2025. The affected flights were Indigo’s Cochin-Dubai route (both departures and arrivals) and Akasa Air’s Cochin-Jeddah flight.
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Ethiopian Volcanic Eruption Grounds International Flights in Kochi
KOCHI, India – A volcanic eruption in Ethiopia has disrupted air travel at Cochin International Airport, leading to the cancellation of three international flights on Monday, November 24, 2025.
According to an official spokesperson for Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL), the cancelled services include Indigo’s 6E1475 Cochin-Dubai flight, the returning 6E1476 Dubai-Kochi flight, and Akasa Air flight QP550 from Cochin to Jeddah.
The spokesperson cited adverse weather conditions caused by the volcanic eruption as the reason for the disruptions. Passengers scheduled to travel on these flights are advised to contact their respective airlines for further information and alternative travel arrangements.
The incident highlights the far-reaching impact of natural events on global air travel networks. The Hindu will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.
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