Flights between Chennai and Sri Lanka were canceled due to a shortage of passengers at the Chennai domestic airport. The airport authority confirmed that two flightsāone departing from Chennai to Sri Lanka and another from Sri Lanka to Chennaiāwere canceled.Chennai airport officials explained that the cancellations were due to an insufficient number of passengers and management issues. The affected passengers have been accommodated on other flights, ensuring that their travel plans continue with minimal disruption.
Despite these efforts, the sudden cancellations have caused inconvenience for travelers who intended to use these flights as connections to further destinations such as Malaysia, Singapore, Dubai, Doha, and others. Many passengers were relying on the Chennai-Sri Lanka flights to reach these international destinations.
The airport authority has acknowledged the inconvenience caused and is working to address the management issues that contributed to the flight cancellations. They have also assured passengers that measures are being taken to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
Travellers are advised to stay updated on flight schedules and contact their airlines for the latest information regarding their bookings.