Chennai, March 12 -- A flight operated by Emirates from Dubai arrived at Chennai International Airport early hours on Friday with a delay of about one hour after its departure was postponed.

Flight EK 0542 departed late from Dubai airport due to air clearance procedures amid heightened tension in the West Asian region, according to passengers. The aircraft eventually landed safely in Chennai.

Speaking to ANI, Messool, a passenger (a student studying medicine) travelling from Dubai, said that due to the current war-related tensions, educational institutions had been conducting online classes for the past week. He said Ramadan holidays had also been announced earlier, and students were advised to remain cautious.

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