84 MBA students from Pune stranded at Dubai airport, flights canceled due to closure of airspace, great concern among family members

News India Live, Digital Desk: Students of a management college in Pune had gone to Dubai for their ‘Industrial Tour’. During the return, flights were stopped due to security reasons after the sudden outbreak of war and missile attacks by Iran, due to which these students got stuck there. How did this crisis arise? After the increasing military confrontation between Iran and Israel, countries like Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon have completely closed their airspace. Flight Cancellation: The plane by which the students were to return to India was not allowed to take-off due to security reasons. Route Diversion: Many international planes were diverted. They were diverted midway or were grounded due to lack of alternative routes. Hall of students at the airport: According to reports, students have been spending time at the terminal of Dubai Airport for the last several hours. Food and rest: Food and water are being provided to them by the airline, but due to being stranded for a long time and uncertainty, fatigue and mental stress is increasing among the students. Appeal of relatives: Parents of students living in Pune have appealed to the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). They have requested that a ‘special flight’ should be arranged to bring back their children safely as soon as possible. Indian Embassy Active (Action by MEA) The Indian Consulate General (Consulate General of India) in Dubai is monitoring the situation. Officials in touch: Embassy officials are in touch with the college administration and the airline. Alternative route: The possibility of sending the students to India through other safe air routes (such as via Muscat or Doha) should be explored. Travel Advisory: The Government of India has already strongly advised Indians not to travel to Israel and Iran. Big impact on the aviation sector. Due to the Middle East crisis, not only these students from Pune, but thousands of passengers are stranded at airports around the world. Indian airlines like Air India, IndiGo and Vistara have also changed the routes of their flights to Europe, increasing the travel time by 2 to 3 hours.