Airlines Cancel Dhaka Flights Amid Bangladesh Protests

Airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara, have canceled flights to Dhaka due to massive anti-government protests in Bangladesh, which have led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and evacuation. Airlines are providing support to affected passengers, monitoring the situation closely, and revising schedules accordingly.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 06-08-2024 11:56 IST | Created: 06-08-2024 11:56 IST
Airlines Cancel Dhaka Flights Amid Bangladesh Protests
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Amid massive anti-government protests in Bangladesh, Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara have canceled all flights to Dhaka from the national capital and Mumbai, officials announced Tuesday.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and subsequent flight from the country have plunged Bangladesh into uncertainty, prompting airlines to reassess their operations to the capital.

An Air India official stated that the airline is monitoring the situation and has extended supports such as rescheduling and cancellation fee waivers for passengers with confirmed bookings.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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