India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has extended flight cancellations to several international destinations, citing recent developments around Iran and heightened safety concerns.

IndiGo faced major disruptions on Thursday, cancelling over 170 flights across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi airports due to a severe crew shortage. The airline cited factors including technology glitches, winter schedule adjustments, weather, and new pilot rest rules introduced in November.

Direct flights between India and China have resumed, signaling a thaw in relations after years of tensions.

Indian IndiGo Airlines will increase the frequency of regular passenger flights on the route Delhi-Tashkent-Delhi from August 17, News.az reports.