As most of the countries in the Middle-East closed their airspace after the escalation of the Iran-Israel conflict, the flight operations in India have also been severely impacted.
Flight operations of Emirates from Chennai International Airport were disrupted following escalating tensions and reported conflict in parts of the Gulf region.
IndiGo issued a travel advisory stating that the airline will communicate any probable adjustments to the passengers in view of the escalating tension in the Middle East.
Air India Express has announced the extension of its westbound international flight suspensions to the Gulf region until March 1, 2026, due to the ongoing situation in the area. The airline is coordinating with authorities and will resume services when conditions permit. Guests with booki
SriLankan Airlines announced the cancellation of 10 flights to and from the Middle East due to airspace closures in parts of the region amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The airline said the decision was taken in the interest of passenger safety and operational security.
In view of the evolving situation in the Middle East and its potential impact on international air operations, Minister of Civil Aviation K Rammohan Naidu has undertaken a comprehensive review of preparedness and response measures with all concerned stakeholders.
In its statement on X, IndiGo said, "Travel Advisory. We understand that the evolving situation across the Middle East may be concerning, and we want to assure you that our teams are here for you. We are closely monitoring ongoing developments, including updates related to Iran and the su
EaseMyTrip on Saturday advised international travellers to monitor airlines and keep their travel plans flexible due to Iran and Israel keeping their airspace closed for civilian flight operations amid military escalation between the two nations, travel firm's co-founder Rikant Pittie sai
IndiGo Airlines on Saturday issued a travel advisory stating it is closely monitoring regional updates concerning Iran and its airspace amid the evolving geopolitical situation in the region.
According to the report by China Daily, the military plane crashed in the western city of El Alto. It further mentioned that Bolivia's national airline, Boliviana de Aviacion, announced the temporary closure of El Alto International Airport following the crash.