Air India, IndiGo, Air India Express, Akasa Air and SpiceJet have suspended their operations to the Middle East. Aviation regulator DGCA is closely coordinating with airlines to ensure full compliance with safety and operational regulations.
Several Indian carriers, including Air India and IndiGo, have cancelled flights to and from the Middle East as tensions in the region escalate due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The move has left hundreds of passengers stranded at airports across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, and other major international hubs.
Air India has cancelled the operation of multiple international flights for the second consecutive day on March 2. In a statement, Air India said that it has extended the suspension of all flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 11:59 PM on March 2, 2026. It also cancelled the operation of six flights to Europe on Monday. He
Air India said that its flights to North America and Europe will continue to operate as scheduled, but will use alternative routes through available Middle East airspace. This is expected to take longer travelling times.
The airline also stated that the flights to New York (JFK) and Newark (Liberty International) will operate with technical stops at Rome (Fiumicino Airport).
IndiGo issued a travel advisory assuring passengers of its commitment to safety after most of the countries in the Middle East closed their airspace in view of the ongoing geopolitical tensions.
IndiGo stated that the passengers will be communicated directly through their contact details in case the flight operating over the Middle Eastern airspace is affected. It further asked the passengers to explore alternative options or claim a refund, in case of major inconvenience, from the airlines’ website. The airlines, in their travel advisory, affirmed their commitment to operating responsibly and ensuring the well-being of their crew and customers. “In the event your booking or a flight operating over this airspace is affected, updates will be communicated directly through the contact details provided during booking and web check-in. You may also explore alternate travel options or claim a refund of your booking via goindigo.in/plan-b.html,” the airlines stated.
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