New Delhi, July 24 -- The US-Iran conflict has significantly disrupted international flight operations due to airspace restrictions leading to widespread cancellations of approximately 26,000 flights by Indian carriers till July 20 2026, along with considerable diversions and delays across airlines and airports, the Union government informed the Parliament on Thursday. "As informed by Indian carriers, re-routing of flights has led to increased flight durations and higher fuel consumption, resulting in additional operational costs for airlines. The extent of such costs depends on route diversion, duration and prevailing fuel prices," minister of state for civil aviation Murlidhar Mohol said in a written reply to MP Anto Antony. "..airlines a...