Indian airlines are experiencing significant financial pressure due to Dubai's restrictions on foreign flights until May 31, exacerbated by higher fuel prices and extended routes to Western destinations caused by the Pakistani airspace ban, all linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Indian aviation authorities have trimmed airlines' schedule expansion plans, leading to fewer domestic flights this summer, with one major airline instructed to file only for flights with demonstrated sufficient aircraft and pilot numbers.

Indian airlines are pushing back against a government mandate requiring them to offer 60% free seat selection, a dispute that could potentially lead to an increase in airfares.

Stating that the safety of the operations is the topmost priority during this crisis, the Minister said there is no reason for us to operate in this area when the airspace itself is closed

Indian airlines cancelled 279 international flights on Sunday, prompting the government to monitor airfares amidst the disruptions.

Indian carriers, including IndiGo and Air India, are planning to operate 58 flights to West Asia on March 4th, as announced by the Civil Aviation Ministry, indicating continued air travel despite regional tensions.

SpiceJet has announced it will restore its scheduled Fujairah-Delhi and Fujairah-Mumbai flights starting March 4, following disruptions potentially related to the West Asia crisis.

The closure of Middle East airspace due to US-Israel strikes on Iran led to nearly 180 flight cancellations, including 72 from IndiGo and 31 from Air India.

Indian airlines have cancelled more than 3,000 international flights in March, a significant increase compared to February.

Nearly three out of every four flights operated by Indian carriers to the Gulf have been cancelled since February 28.

Major Indian airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet, continue to oppose the government's mandate requiring 60% of flight seats to be offered free for selection, with the Federation of Indian Airlines urging the Civil Aviation Ministry to withdraw the decision.

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian airlines have cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights so far in the wake of the West…

India's Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring West Asia airspace as Indian airlines restart flights to Riyadh, following earlier disruptions.

As many as 51 flights are planned on Saturday (March 7, 2026)— the highest since airstrikes in the region beganon February 28, 2026

UAE news LIVE updates: Several Indian airlines, including Akasa Air, SpiceJet and Air India, are operating special relief flights from Middle Eastern countries, including Dubai, Oman and Jeddah, to…

Indian airlines are reportedly the most impacted by Dubai's decision to limit foreign flights until May 31.

Indian airlines will operate around 3,000 fewer flights a week in the upcoming summer schedule starting March 29, compared to last year

Indian airlines cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights due to West Asia conflict: Govt in RS

Almost four crore people flew between India and the Gulf in 2025; half of all international passengers flying to or from India was on a Gulf route; idle aircraft, longer flights, higher costs, lower…

Cirium data shows Air India and IndiGo did not operate 64% of 1,230 flights to ME, Europe, N. America in last 10 days

West Asia conflict has grounded thousands of flights across the Middle East, stranding passengers and forcing airlines to reroute or cancel services. Major carriers like Air France, British Airways, and Cathay Pacific have suspended routes. While some Gulf airlines are resuming limited operations, Indian carriers are adding flights to manage demand and repatriation efforts.

Domestic airlines today said that they are planning to start to operate special relief flights from the Middle East to facilitate the return of stranded passengers due to the growing conflict between…

As tensions rise in the Middle East, Indian airlines face significant disruptions, with over 760 international flights canceled due to airspace closures.