28 Feb 2019 | 02:16 AM UTC
Canada/India: Air Canada suspends flights to India February 28
Air Canada suspends flight to Mumbai (BOM) and New Delhi (DEL) on February 28 after Indian government closes airspace due to escalating tensions
Event
Air Canada has suspended all flights to airports in Mumbai and New Delhi on Thursday, February 28, after Indian officials closed civilian airspace in northern states. According to Air Canada, customers booked on flights to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) will be able to make alternative flight arrangements without penalty. Further flight disruptions are possible in the coming days.
Context
India temporarily suspended civilian flight operations in northwestern states on February 27 after the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) allegedly shot down two Indian Air Force (IAF) jets in Pakistani airspace in Azad Jammu and Kashmir earlier in the day.
Advice
Potentially impacted travelers are advised to confirm flight reservations, contact their airline for additional information, and monitor developments to the situation.
