March 02, Colombo (LNW): Air travel between Sri Lanka and several Middle Eastern destinations has been severely disrupted, with all departures scheduled from Bandaranaike International Airport to the region on March 01 March called off.
Airport officials confirmed that the cancellations are a direct consequence of the escalating hostilities that erupted on February 28, prompting airlines to suspend or reroute services amid safety concerns and airspace restrictions. As a result, passengers booked on outbound flights have been advised to contact their carriers for rebooking arrangements or refunds.
Authorities revealed that the impact has been substantial, with approximately 115 flights operating between Sri Lanka and various Middle Eastern cities cancelled since the unrest began. Both inbound and outbound services have been affected, leaving hundreds of travellers stranded or facing significant delays.