An Air India Express flight from Kochi to Bahrain was cancelled on Wednesday morning after Kuwait closed its airspace following an attack at the international airport there.
“Flight IX 439 (COK–BAH), scheduled to depart at 11.45 a.m., was cancelled. A total of 119 people were offloaded and subsequently sent back,” an airport spokesperson said.
The Air India Express, meanwhile, announced it had suspended flights to Kuwait through June 6, 2026.
“We continue to closely monitor the situation and will review and adjust our operations as necessary. We are extending support and assistance to impacted guests,” an Air India Express spokesperson said in a statement.
The airline company said passengers were being notified directly on their registered contact details. “Guests are advised to check their flight status on airindiaexpress.com and ensure their contact information is up to date. For change and cancellation waivers, guests may manage their bookings at www.airindiaexpress.com/manage-booking or chat with Tia, our 24/7 AI powered assistant, available on our website and on WhatsApp at +91 63600 12345,” it said.
Published – June 03, 2026 11:56 pm IST
