Left trade union's all-India strike hits air travel
A nationwide general strike sponsored by Left parties has hit air travel, especially to and from Left-ruled states like West Bengal, Kerala and Tripura. All Delhi flights to Kolkata have been cancelled. Delhi flights to Kochi and Thiruvanthapuram in Kerala have also been affected. Two flights from Delhi to Port Blair and Mumbai have also been cancelled.
22,000 employees of the Airports Authority of India are on strike between 7 am and 7 pm affecting ground handling at airports.
