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Geopolitical tensions hit Kochi-Gulf air connectivity; 10 flights cancelled

Kochi, Oct 11 (UNI) Ten flight services connecting Cochin International Airport with destinations in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled between October 11 and 13 due to the prevailing geopolitical situation in the region.
The cancellations include five services operated by Akasa Air, while Flynas, Air India Express and IndiGo have also reported disruptions, according to a social media brief issued by Cochin International Airport.
On October 11, Flynas cancelled its XY 399/400 services operating on the Kochi–Riyadh–Kochi sector. Air India Express flights IX 476 from Doha to Kochi and IX 475 from Kochi to Doha were also cancelled.
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