International air travel between Kerala and the United Kingdom via Middle Eastern transit hubs like Dubai International Airport and Doha has been severely disrupted after military strikes involving the US, Israel and Iran led to widespread airspace closures and flight cancellations across the region.
Authorities in the UAE and other Gulf states have suspended or halted flight operations. As a result, hundreds of travellers, including several Malayalee families with young children, are currently stranded inside airport terminals in Dubai and other hubs. Many have been unable to exit the airport buildings because local authorities and transit regulations are restricting movement amid the crisis, leaving families waiting for updates and alternatives. Reports from passengers depict scenes of confusion and anxiety as flights remain grounded and no firm resumption timelines are in place.
Kerala airports in Cochin, Thiruvananthapuram, Calicut and Kannur have also seen cancellations or delays of services bound for Gulf destinations, affecting onward connections to the UK. Travellers are advised to continue checking with their airlines for the latest flight information.
This developing situation underscores the far-reaching impact of the Middle East tensions on global air travel and has left many passengers, especially those with infants and young children, in prolonged uncertainty at international transit hubs.
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