Hayli Gubbi ash plume drifts into Indian airspace; DGCA advisory forces cancellations, diversions at major carriers
Ash from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano has moved into western and northern Indian airspace, prompting DGCA advisories to avoid affected routes and forcing Air India, Akasa Air and IndiGo to cancel, divert or delay services. Airlines carried out precautionary aircraft checks and warned passengers to expect overnight disruptions.