Officials at two Afghan airlines, speaking on condition of anonymity, said dozens of women arrived at Kabul International Airport on Friday for local and international flights and were told they could not travel without a male supervisor.
According to officials, some of the women had dual citizenship and were returning to their homes in other countries, including Canada.
The officers say the order came from the Taliban leadership.
The officials said that some women who were traveling alone in Herat province on Saturday were allowed to travel on Ariana Airlines flight but by the time they got permission, their flights were gone.
On Saturday, the airport's president and police chief, both of whom are Taliban members and both are religious leaders, met with airline officials.
According to officials, efforts are being made to resolve the issue.
It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
The Associated Press contacted Taliban officials for comment, but they did not respond.
The new order banning women from air travel comes just days after the Taliban failed to deliver on its promise to continue educating women.
The Taliban's move has drawn a backlash from the international community.
It should be noted that since the Taliban took control of Kabul last year, no country has recognized their government.
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