Amidst Israel-Iran War, 444 flights from IndiGo to AIR INDIA were cancelled, thousands of Indians stranded in Dubai-Abu Dhabi

Israel-Iran War: The situation in the Middle East has become tense due to the joint attack on Iran by Israel and America. This war in the Middle East has created an atmosphere of anxiety all over the world. If reports are to be believed, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in the attack on Saturday. Iran is shocked by Khamenei’s killing and has also warned of retaliatory action. The impact of all these activities is being seen on air travel. Due to the attack on Iran, 410 flights were canceled on Saturday and now the news is that India may cancel 444 international flights on Sunday.

A large number of Indians live in the Middle East

DGCA is coordinating with airline companies to ensure complete compliance with safety and operational rules. A large number of Indians live in the Middle East, who are stuck due to cancellation of flights. At the same time, passengers in India are also facing problems. According to news agency ANI, many passengers are stranded at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport due to flight disruptions and cancellations due to war.

Air India canceled flights

In view of the rapidly changing situation in the Middle East region, Air India has decided to further reduce its scheduled international services. The airline has given this information in its travel advisory issued on social media. Apart from the already canceled flights, many other international flights scheduled to operate on March 1 have also been cancelled. These flights include many major international routes including Mumbai-London Heathrow, Delhi-Copenhagen, Delhi-London Heathrow.

#TravelAdvisory

In view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East, all Air India flights to all destinations in the Middle East have been suspended. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for our passengers and crew. We will continue to…

— Air India (@airindia) February 28, 2026

Necessary information is being sent to the registered mobile number

During this inconvenience, necessary information is being sent to the affected passengers on their registered mobile numbers. In a post on Twitter, IndiGo said that it continues to closely monitor the ongoing situation in the Middle East and its surrounding areas. We know the uncertainty many travelers are facing at this time, and we want to provide reassurance that every decision is being taken thoughtfully and safely.

Travel Advisory

We continue to observe developments across parts of the Middle East and surrounding regions with utmost attentiveness. We understand that this period may feel uncertain, and we want to reassure you that every decision is being taken with care and prudence.

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— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 1, 2026

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