Flight Cancelled: Hundreds of flights canceled due to Iran-Israel war, now you will get full refund without any charge

News India Live, Digital Desk: Due to closure of airspace of Gulf countries due to war, the difficulties of Indian travelers have increased. More than 87 international flights have been affected at Delhi’s IGI airport till today afternoon. Meanwhile, giving relief to passengers, airlines have given the option of ‘free re-scheduling’ and ‘full refund’.1. New rules for ticket refund and cancellation (Refund Rules) After the intervention of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), companies like Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air have started these facilities for passengers: Zero Cancellation Charge: If your flight is canceled due to war, then you can get the full amount of the ticket. No additional charges will be deducted for this. Free Re-Scheduling: Passengers can re-schedule their journey to any subsequent date up to 7 March 2026 without any extra charge. Credit Shell: Many airlines are also offering the option of ‘Credit Shell’ in lieu of refund, which can be used for future bookings.2. Which airlines and routes are affected? Air India: The company has suspended all its flights to Dubai, Qatar, Israel and Saudi Arabia till 11:59 pm on March 2. Apart from this, 28 flights to Europe have also been cancelled. IndiGo: IndiGo has canceled more than 160 flights using the airspace of the Middle East for today. Akasa and SpiceJet: These airlines have also stopped their services on routes like Abu Dhabi, Doha and Jeddah. 3. What to do before going to the airport? If you have international travel planned, keep these things in mind: Check flight status: Before leaving for the airport, check the status of your flight on the airline’s website or ‘AirSewa’ portal. Airport Advisory: Delhi Airport has appealed to the passengers to rely only on official communication channels. Helpline number: The ministry has activated the ‘Passenger Assistance Control Room’ (PACR) for passenger complaints. Is.4. More than 60,000 passengers stranded: According to reports, more than 60,000 passengers are stranded at various airports with around 750 flights canceled in the last 48 hours. Airlines are trying to provide them food and hotel vouchers, but the crowd is so high that the arrangements have broken down.