Mahajang in the Middle East: Air India canceled Dubai-Abu Dhabi flights, are you also going to be worried?

India-UAE Travel Update: The deepening clouds of war in the Middle East have broken the back of international air traffic. Due to many countries closing their airspace or imposing strict restrictions, the scheduled schedule of flights around the world has been completely disrupted.

Its direct impact is now on passengers going from India to UAE. Today, i.e. on 15 March 2026, following new instructions issued by the Airport Authority of UAE, Air India and Air India Express have taken a major decision to suddenly cancel most of their flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Due to this unexpected decision, hundreds of passengers are stranded at various airports in the country, who are now facing uncertainty about their journey.

Why did the entire mathematics of air travel go wrong?

This ‘Mahajang’ It has affected not only diplomatic relations but also air services accessible to the common man. The biggest challenge for airline companies is the airspace closed by various countries for security reasons. The latest instructions from the UAE Airport Authority have forced Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express to change their operating policies.

Due to this, several ‘ad-hoc’ Flights had to be canceled with immediate effect. Experts believe that until the situation of tension in the Middle East does not normalize, such obstacles and uncertainty may persist on international air routes.

Increased troubles for passengers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai

The biggest impact of this decision is being seen on the routes going to Abu Dhabi and Dubai. According to the data, all five Air India Express flights to Abu Dhabi have been cancelled. The situation in Dubai is no different; Five out of six flights scheduled for here have been cancelled.

At present, Air India Express is operating only one return flight on the Delhi-Dubai route. However, the airline plans to operate flights from cities like Kochi, Kannur and Mumbai to other emirate cities like Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah, but these will also depend entirely on the availability of slots and war ground conditions.

Passengers’ pockets are going to be hit hard

Cancellation of flights is not the only problem in this environment of war. Air travel is going to be more expensive than ever due to rising fuel prices and security risks. According to sources, major airlines like Air India and Indigo have indicated to impose fuel surcharge and increase fares.

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This will put additional financial burden on passengers who have to travel compulsorily. Around 180 flights across India have been directly affected by the crisis, which has caused a major stir in the country’s aviation sector. For travelers, this is the time to not only be patient but also to review their travel plans closely.

What advice are the airlines companies giving?

Airlines companies and airport authorities have issued special advisories for passengers. In view of the current crisis, passengers have been advised to check the status of their respective flights online or through the helpline before leaving their homes for the airport. Since circumstances are changing very rapidly, there is every possibility of cancellation or diversion of flights at the last minute.