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.

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Many workers from Bihar live in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Malaysia, Jordan and Iraq. Recent missile attacks and rising conflict have disrupted normal life in several areas. Authorities cancelled or delayed many international flights, which left some people stuck at airports.

Families in Bihar are anxious and keep calling their relatives for updates. The Indian Embassy has issued a helpline number, 96565501946, to provide information and assistance.

Officials have not reported any major casualties so far. However, uncertainty remains as the conflict continues and travel disruptions affect thousands of migrant workers.

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Several flights from Kolkata departed late, while many incoming flights also arrived behind schedule. Airport sources confirmed that multiple services were cancelled due to dense fog conditions.

Three flights from Ranchi to Kolkata were cancelled on Sunday morning. Two of these flights had already remained suspended until December 31. An IndiGo flight scheduled to depart Ranchi at 7.30 am was cancelled due to poor visibility.

An IndiGo flight from Kolkata to Ranchi scheduled at 5.55 am was also cancelled. Another IndiGo flight from Chandigarh, expected to land in Kolkata at 9.10 am, did not operate. Flights between Kolkata and Ahmedabad were also affected.

Several services to major cities operated with delays throughout the day, causing inconvenience to passengers. Many travellers reported missed connections and uncertainty over refunds.

A passenger travelling from Ranchi to Bagdogra via Kolkata shared his experience on social media. He said his flight was cancelled without timely refund updates. Due to the cancellation, his onward flight also had to be cancelled.

Airport authorities advised passengers to check flight status before travelling, as fog conditions continue to impact operations.

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On Thursday alone, IndiGo crisis led to the cancellation of 10 flights to and from Patna. Four of these flights were on the busy Delhi–Patna sector. Many passengers traveling abroad via Delhi reported serious difficulties.

To handle the situation, Airports Authority of India General Manager Bhudev Sarkar visited Patna Airport on Thursday. He arrived on orders from the Civil Aviation Ministry to review the ongoing issues. Officials said flight operations have shown steady improvement over the last two to three days.

Authorities assured passengers that normal operations are expected to resume fully by December 16. Airport and IndiGo officials were directed to assist passengers and reduce inconvenience. The General Manager also interacted directly with affected travelers.

Meanwhile, the IndiGo crisis has reached the Delhi High Court. The court questioned the government and airlines over sudden fare hikes during disruptions. Senior JDU leader KC Tyagi also raised concerns, citing extreme ticket price differences faced by his family.

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IndiGo faced massive operational trouble in November and December. Over 900 flights were cancelled in November alone. The disruption continued with 1,600 cancellations on December 6 and 850 more on December 7. Passengers said they had never seen airline failures on such a scale. Many questioned the regulatory oversight and demanded accountability.

The crisis emerged at a time when railway services already disappointed citizens. Frequent delays, poor hygiene and the Balasore train tragedy eroded trust in rail travel. Disappointed middle-class travellers shifted to airlines for safer and faster journeys. This shift helped IndiGo expand and capture nearly 60% of India’s aviation market.

Issues grew further as pilots faced extended duty hours without proper rest. Airlines accepted bookings despite capacity limits and failed to inform passengers early about cancellations. Critics argued that privatisation alone cannot improve public services. The IndiGo crisis reminded the public that strong regulation and pro-people policies remain essential for stable transport systems.

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Mohammad Hasnain Ali, who works in Saudi Arabia, said he had no updates about his Patna–Delhi flight. He travelled from Siwan in fear because his visa was about to expire. If he missed the flight, he could lose his job. Many passengers faced similar stress.

The airline began the refund process for flights cancelled between December 5 and 15. Officials assured that refunds would be completed soon.

Passengers complained that the counter staff gave wrong or incomplete information. Sarfaraz Alam booked a Dubai-bound ticket but received incorrect details about his timing. Another passenger, Mohammad Mushtaq, said he was told different things about his Lucknow flight.

Airport Director CP Dwivedi said extra steps were taken to support passengers. A special control room, additional staff, and more chairs were arranged. Food, water, and washroom maintenance teams worked through the day.

Patna Airport also shared updates through its official X handle and a 24/7 helpline.

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Refunds worth ₹827 crore were given, but the trouble for travellers did not end. In Bihar, 172 flights from Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Purnia were cancelled in the last week. Patna faced the most disruption with 146 cancelled flights.

Passengers paid five to six times the normal fare to reach major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Some missed important work and family events. Two SpiceJet flights from Patna were also cancelled on Monday. Twenty-four pairs of IndiGo flights to and from Patna will remain cancelled on Tuesday.

At Patna Airport, the Air India Express ticket counter ran out of tickets for three days. Flights from Mumbai to Darbhanga and Patna were also cancelled.

In Purnia, flight 6E-6559/6560 to Delhi was cancelled on Tuesday, even though all 10 flights had operated on Monday. This caused fresh worry for travellers, as Delhi flights had faced repeated cancellations earlier as well.

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The issue triggered a strong response from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Officials demanded clear explanations from all airlines involved in the disruptions. They also issued summons to senior management teams for a detailed review. The regulator aims to understand the root cause and prevent further operational failures. This intervention raised expectations of a quick resolution.

Government officials believe that strict monitoring will stabilise services soon. They want airlines to strengthen their operational planning to avoid such travel chaos. Authorities also advised companies to improve communication with passengers. Clear updates may reduce confusion and improve trust during crisis situations.

IndiGo stated that it is working to restore full services by December 10. The airline assured that the crisis will ease soon with new corrective measures. Travellers now hope the situation improves quickly and normal schedules return without more delays.

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Flights to Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata were cancelled or delayed for half an hour. Hundreds of passengers waited the whole day, hoping for updates. Some missed job interviews, while others struggled to reach their destinations for family events.

Saket Kumar from Muzaffarpur spent thousands of rupees to attend an interview in Bengaluru. After reaching Patna Airport, he learned that his flight was cancelled. He said he may lose the opportunity. Another passenger, Pankaj Kumar, came from Kolkata for a wedding but got stuck for several days because no flights were available.

IndiGo will cancel five more flights today. Airline officials said operations may return to normal by December 15.

More problems surfaced when Pooja Sinha’s flight to Patna was diverted to Ranchi. She travelled to Patna by road with her one-month-old baby, only to find her luggage missing.

Many passengers looked stressed and frustrated as the situation worsened.

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He alleged that the Centre destroyed public-sector aviation and pushed the country into a vulnerable position. Narayana said only government control can solve the present crisis. He accused Indigo of blackmailing both the public and the government for financial gain. He added that the airline is exploiting passengers at a difficult time.

The crisis has continued for four days, and passengers across the country are facing confusion. People who booked Indigo tickets are waiting inside airports with no clarity. Many travellers expressed frustration as flights were cancelled at the last minute.

Several passengers confronted Indigo staff at various airports due to long delays. The airline is trying to stabilize operations, but normalcy has not returned. The situation created widespread inconvenience, especially for travellers with emergency schedules.

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