US-Israel attack Iran: Airlines suspend flights to Middle East, issue advisories

Major airlines including IndiGo Akasa Air and Air India have suspended or extended suspensions of flights to and from Middle Eastern destinations amid escalating tensions in the region after USIsrael attack on IranPassengers were being offered full flexibility including travel waivers refunds and rebooking options as airlines adjust operations in response to airspace closures and security concernsIndiGo flight suspensionsIndiGo has extended the temporary suspension of select flights through parts of Middle Eastern airspace and adjusted other international services according to evolving conditions Bookings made on or before 28 February 2026 are eligible for rescheduling at no additional cost or full refunds until March 7 2026An official statement said We have continued to meticulously evaluate the evolving regional developments and their potential impact on flight operations After reviewing the latest operational inputs we are taking the course that we believe is most responsible at this time purely in the interest of safety As part of our continued precautionary approach the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through parts of the Middle Eastern airspace has been extended Additionally certain other international services may be impacted as we align operations with evolving conditions Please check your flight status for the latest updates httpbitly31paVKQ We understand that these are uncertain times and we want to assure you that our focus extends beyond operational preparedness to standing alongside our customers If your booking is impacted you will receive timely notifications on your registered contact details and our teams will connect with you directly to provide assistance and guide you through the available options To support you we are extending full flexibility and waivers for travel to and from the Middle East along with other impacted international sectors until 7th March 2026 for bookings made on or before 28th February 2026 Customers may reschedule at no additional cost or opt for a full refund via httpstco9VuwyhxE9GAkasa Air suspend flightsAkasa Air has suspended flights to and from Abu Dhabi Doha Jeddah Kuwait and Riyadh until 2 March 2026 Passengers with impacted bookings until 7 March may opt for full refunds or rebook without extra charges The airline advised travellers to check flight status and contact its 24x7 Care Centre for assistanceAs part of our continued commitment to safety and responsible operations we are taking measured decisions across select international sectors in view of the evolving situation in the Middle East As shared earlier Akasa Air flights to and from Abu Dhabi Doha Jeddah Kuwait and Riyadh have been suspended until March 02 2026 Passengers with impacted bookings until March 07 2026 may opt for a full refund or reschedule their travel at no additional charge Our teams are actively reaching out to assist affected passengers using the contact details provided at the time of booking or web check in We encourage passengers to check their flight status on httpbitlyqpfltsts prior to proceeding to the airport For immediate assistance please contact our 24x7 Akasa Care Centre at 91 9606112131 The safety of our passengers and crew remains our highest priority We appreciate your continued trust and understanding the statement saidAir India cancels UAE and Middle East flightsAir India extended the suspension of all flights to and from the UAE Saudi Arabia Israel and Qatar until on March 2 2026 Selected flights to Europe were also cancelled while westbound flights to North America and Europe are operating via alternative routes increasing flying timesAffected passengers are being notified and assisted with rebooking or refunds The airline cited ongoing assessments of safety airspace availability and operational feasibility as the basis for its decisionsIn view of the continuing situation in the Middle East Air India has extended the suspension of all flights to and from the UAE Saudi Arabia Israel and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST on March 2 2026 Additionally select flights to Europe scheduled on 2 March 2026 have been cancelled along with the scheduled return legs of these flights AI117 Amritsar Birmingham AI151AI152 Delhi Zurich AI157AI158 Delhi Copenhagen AI114 Birmingham Delhi All other flights to North America and Europe will operate per schedule using alternative routings over available airspaces in the Middle East which is expected to add to the flying times Additionally flights to New York JFK and Newark Liberty International will operate with technical stops at Rome Fiumicino AirportAir India continues to closely monitor the situation and has carefully assessed the evolving circumstances across multiple parameters including safety security airspace availability and operational feasibility before deciding on these operations for 2 March 2026 We will share updates based on further assessments at an appropriate timeAir India regrets the inconvenience caused to affected guests and is committed to assisting them with alternative arrangements Guests with affected bookings are being notified on their registered contact detailsrdquo an Air India Spokesperson saidOperations at Delhi and Kerala airports hitAt Indira Gandhi International Airport IGIA in Delhi 87 international flights were cancelled on March 2 including 37 departures and 50 arrivals Over the past two days Indian carriers cancelled 760 overseas flights due to widespread airspace closures according to the PTIIn Kerala Gulf flight operations were disrupted for a third consecutive day Around 45 departures from Cochin International Airport CIAL were cancelled while limited services by Oman Air Saudia Etihad and SpiceJet continued At Thiruvananthapuram International Airport TIAL 20 Gulfbound flights were cancelled over three days and Kannur International Airport KIAL recorded 10 cancellations Calicut airport also saw 20 cancellations the PTI reported