Eruption Disrupts Key Aviation Corridor
Air India and Akasa Air have suspended several flights after a volcanic eruption in Ethiopia sent ash drifting across vital air routes linking India with the Middle East. The Hayli Gubbi volcano’s activity pushed ash clouds to altitudes used by commercial jets, prompting warnings from aviation safety agencies about potential engine and sensor hazards.
Carriers Conduct Checks, Adjust Schedules
Air India said a number of its aircraft were moved out of service for precautionary inspections to rule out any ash-related risks. Akasa Air temporarily paused operations on select Gulf services as updated atmospheric models indicated the ash had spread into regions affecting long-haul traffic. Both airlines advised passengers to monitor schedule updates, noting that more changes could follow.
Ash Plume Tracks Toward Regional Airspace
Meteorological centers tracking the eruption reported that the ash plume traveled eastward from Ethiopia across the Red Sea, with winds carrying it toward corridors frequently used for flights to South Asia. Authorities continue to evaluate shifting conditions and have stressed that airlines will adjust operations in real time to ensure safety as the situation develops.
