Travel Disruption
ICC rejects bias claims amid West Indies and South Africa T20 World Cup travel delays
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The International Cricket Council has denied accusations of preferential treatment after West Indies and South Africa teams faced prolonged delays returning from the T20 World Cup in India due to Middle East conflict disruptions. Both squads, stranded in Kolkata, have begun departing on commercial flights after cancelled ICC charters, with players voicing frustration on social media over handling and comparisons to England's swift return.
A joint US-Israeli attack on Iran has led to the cancellation or delay of at least 27 flights from Hong Kong to Middle East destinations, stranding hundreds of travellers at the city's airport. The Hong Kong government has issued a fresh warning against travel to Iran amid the strikes. Cathay Pacific has suspended all operations in the region.
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Hundreds of passengers at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport faced chaos on Friday as IndiGo cancelled flights until midnight, forcing many to seek trains, taxis, or hotels amid skyrocketing airfares. Frustrated travellers queued for hours at reservation counters, with some opting for road travel over exorbitant alternatives. SpiceJet's addition of 100 flights offered some relief by lowering fares.