<h1>National carrier cancels eight flights after aircraft crash kills 270, bookings drop 20 percent</h1> The national carrier cancelled eight flights including four international routes due to operational reasons following a major aircraft crash. A London-bound flight carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a western city on June 12, killing all but one passenger and 29 people on ground. The incident has led to booking declines of up to 20 percent on both domestic and international routes, with average fares dropping 8-15 percent. Industry bodies report the decline appears sentiment-driven and temporary. The airline has reduced international flight schedules by 15 percent until mid-July for additional safety checks and is cooperating with ongoing accident investigations.