Indian airlines have arranged special services to bring back passengers stranded in the Middle East. The move follows rising tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran. The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed that IndiGo will operate 10 special flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday.
SpiceJet announced four special flights from the UAE on March 3. These services will operate from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi. Two flights will land in Mumbai. The airline will also resume regular flights between Fujairah and Delhi and Mumbai from March 4.
Around 357 flights were cancelled on Monday due to airspace restrictions. Operations resumed gradually by evening. The government is coordinating with airlines, airport operators, and the Ministry of External Affairs. Officials aim to restore services safely and assist affected passengers.
Airlines have adjusted schedules and rerouted long-haul flights to avoid restricted zones. Aircraft and crew repositioning is underway to stabilise operations. Foreign carriers are running limited services based on airspace conditions. The government stated that passenger safety remains the top priority.
