Mumbai Airport Restricts Diversions Amid Global Tensions

Mumbai airport declared it won't accept diverted flights until Sunday morning due to parking constraints amid US-Israeli tensions with Iran. The decision followed numerous flights being canceled or rerouted. The Notice to Airmen was issued by Mumbai International Airport Ltd on Saturday evening.

Mumbai airport announced that it will not accept any diverted flights until 8 am on Sunday due to limited parking space as geopolitical tensions rise with US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

The airport has been struggling with the number of flights rerouting or returning to their origin, prompting this temporary ban.

The Notice to Airmen highlighting this restriction was issued by the private operator, Mumbai International Airport Ltd, after 54 flights were canceled by Saturday evening.

(With inputs from agencies.)