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IndiGo, Air India Issue Advisory As West Asia Crisis Disrupts UAE Flight Operations | India News

IndiGo, Air India Issue Advisory As West Asia Crisis Disrupts UAE Flight Operations | India News

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Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 18:55 IST IndiGo and Air India suspend Dubai flights due to West Asia crisis, affecting flights from 15-17 March. Image used for representation Amid the tense situation in West Asia, several airlines, including IndiGo and Air India, on Sunday issued advisories regarding disruptions to flights to the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai. In an official statement on X, IndiGo said that it is suspending flight operations in Dubai. “Due to the evolving situation in the Middle East, flight operations in Dubai have been further restricted, leading to changes in flight schedules. As a result, some flights scheduled to operate between 15 – 17 March have been affected,” it said. The airlines also issued a helpline number to assist the travellers: +91 124 6173838 “We remain committed to supporting our customers, while keeping the safety of our customers, crew and aircraft our top priority,” it added. Air India has also announced major changes to its UAE flight operations after receiving directions from airport authorities in the United Arab Emirates. The airline said …

Expedite stranded Indians’ rescue: CM| India News

Expedite stranded Indians’ rescue: CM| India News

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As airspace closures and flight cancellations disrupt travel across parts of West Asia, Karnataka has urged the Centre to prepare for possible evacuations and intensify diplomatic efforts to safeguard Indians caught in the turmoil, including around 100 from the state stranded in the United Arab Emirates and nine in Bahrain. Siddaramaiah In a letter to Narendra Modi on Monday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called for evacuation preparedness, stronger engagement through Indian missions abroad and the creation of an inter-ministerial coordination mechanism to respond to the crisis. “The evolving security environment, including hostilities and civilian airspace closures, has generated widespread uncertainty and distress among affected individuals and their families in Karnataka and across India,” Siddaramaiah wrote. Referring to advisories issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Notices to Airmen declared by several West Asian countries, he said large numbers of Indian nationals had been stranded, particularly in major transit hubs such as the UAE, including Dubai. The chief minister urged the Centre to enhance diplomatic outreach through Indian embassies and consulates to ensure continuous monitoring, protection …

Sonal Chauhan shares update after being stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict: ‘Nothing to panic about’

Sonal Chauhan shares update after being stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict: ‘Nothing to panic about’

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A day after sparking concern by revealing that she was stranded in Dubai due to flight disruptions amid the escalating US-Iran conflict and even reaching out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help, actor Sonal Chauhan has now reassured fans that she is safe. Taking to social media with a fresh update, Sonal shared that the situation in Dubai is under control and urged everyone not to panic. On Saturday, Sonal Chauhan shared that she is stranded in Dubai amid US-Iran conflict. Sonal Chauhan shares an update On Sunday, Sonal took to her Instagram Stories to reassure fans and well-wishers that she is safe in Dubai. She added that local authorities are doing everything possible to ensure public safety and that the situation remains under control. She also urged people to refrain from spreading panic. “To everyone messaging me and checking up on me – Thank you and I’m sorry for not being able to reply. Your concern really means a lot. I am safe and I assure you, the authorities are doing their best …

Airports Closed, CBSE Cancels Board Exams: What Is Happening In The Middle East After Iran Attack? | World News

Airports Closed, CBSE Cancels Board Exams: What Is Happening In The Middle East After Iran Attack? | World News

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Last Updated:March 01, 2026, 17:28 IST The CBSE cancelled board examinations scheduled for March 2 in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The new dates will be announced later. A passenger takes pictures of a flight information board at the Mumbai international airport after India’s two largest private carriers, IndiGo and Air India, suspended flights to all destinations in the Middle East on March 1, 2026. (Image: AFP) Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled in the biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid-19 pandemic as airlines suspended services to the Middle East following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), meanwhile, cancelled board examinations scheduled for Monday, March 2, in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The new dates will be announced later, it said. Travellers were left stranded at airports on both sides – origin and destination –  after the coordinated strikes of the United States and Israel on Iran, which also killed Supreme Leader …

IndiGo release second travel advisory this month, cites tensions in Iran| India News

IndiGo release second travel advisory this month, cites tensions in Iran| India News

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IndiGo issued a travel advisory on Monday saying that flight operations around Iranian airspace will remain impacted amid the ongoing tensions in the region. Earlier, a similar advisory was released by IndiGo on February 3, which suspended the services till February 28. (Reuters/Representational Image) The airline said that flights to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent will remain impacted. This comes as tensions flare between Iran and the United States. “Considering the ongoing developments in the region around Iran and its associated airspace, flights to/from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku and Tashkent remain impacted,” IndiGo said in a post on X. It added that the previously announced cancellations have been extended until March 28th. The fresh advisory comes weeks after IndiGo announced schedule adjustments and cancellations for several international flights earlier this month on February 3 in view of “developing situation around Iran”. While earlier, IndiGo had announced that flight operations to and from Tbilisi, Almaty, Baku, and Tashkent were cancelled until February 28, the cancellations have now been extended by a month till March 28. …

Delhi airport hit by dense fog again; over 200 flights delayed, 118 cancelled

Delhi airport hit by dense fog again; over 200 flights delayed, 118 cancelled

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Dense fog continued to disrupt air travel in Delhi on Tuesday, leading to large-scale flight cancellations and delays at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. People ride a boat in the waters of river Yamuna on a cold and foggy winter morning in New Delhi, India, December 30, 2025. (REUTERS) As of around 9.30 am, a total of 118 flights had been cancelled, while over 200 flights were delayed, officials told HT. At least 18 flights were also diverted, officials said. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), visibility at IGI airport stood at 350 metres at 9.30 am IST on December 30, indicating dense fog conditions over Delhi. The foggy weather also affected train services, adding to travel disruptions across the city for a second consecutive day. AAI issues advisory for north India airports The Airport Authority of India (AAI) issued an advisory on Tuesday warning of possible flight delays at select airports in Northern India due to reduced visibility. In a post on X, the AAI urged passengers to remain in touch with airlines …

DGCA committee files report on IndiGo chaos, contents confidential

DGCA committee files report on IndiGo chaos, contents confidential

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A government inquiry committee submitted its confidential report on IndiGo’s operational crisis Thursday evening, as a separate systemic review found the airline in November employed 891 more pilots than global standards require—revealing that scheduling failures, not crew shortages, were more likely to have triggered the mass cancellations that stranded tens of thousands of passengers earlier this month. The data, submitted by IndiGo to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, indicates “pilot strength is more than sufficient” and that “the main challenge lay in scheduling and rostering pilots, not in a shortage of crew.” (REUTERS) The four-member government inquiry committee is headed by joint director general Sanjay K Bramhane and its report is confidential, officials told HT. The committee was constituted by the DGCA on December 6 to examine the airline’s manpower planning, operational failures, and accountability for the disruption that led to cancellation of over 5,000 flights within six days, which stranded tens of thousands of passengers across the country. The civil aviation ministry had also ordered a broader systemic review to determine whether the …

Aviation Ministry Directs Airlines To Ensure Passenger Care As Fog Disrupts Flight Operations | India News

Aviation Ministry Directs Airlines To Ensure Passenger Care As Fog Disrupts Flight Operations | India News

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Last Updated:December 20, 2025, 00:01 IST Civil Aviation Ministry’s direction came as dense fog disrupted operations at the Delhi airport, with at least 177 flights getting cancelled and over 500 flights getting delayed. Some flights are being cancelled by airlines, with passengers being informed in advance to avoid unnecessary travel to airports. (File) Amid widespread flight disruptions caused by fog and low-visibility conditions, the Ministry of Civil Aviation on Friday directed airlines to strictly adhere to passenger facilitation norms to ensure safety and convenience. In a post on X, the ministry said that airlines must provide timely and accurate information to passengers regarding delays, cancellations, rescheduling and diversions. It further said that updated details should be shared through all communication channels, including display boards, SMS and email alerts, airline helpdesks, call centres and social media platforms. In view of prevailing fog and low-visibility conditions impacting flight operations, airlines have been directed to strictly comply with passenger facilitation norms, in the interest of passenger safety and convenience. This includes:• Timely and accurate flight information•… pic.twitter.com/twES9Vx947— MoCA_GoI …

IndiGo crisis a result of gross mismanagement, says civil aviation minister Naidu

IndiGo crisis a result of gross mismanagement, says civil aviation minister Naidu

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NEW DELHI: The Union government appeared to harden its stance against embattled airline IndiGo on Thursday as civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu blamed the airline’s “gross mismanagement” and issues with the crew rostering system for the scheduling meltdown that affected millions of flyers this month. Staff members of IndiGo tag stranded bags and belongings of IndiGo passengers at IGI airport on December 8 (REUTERS FILE) The comments came on a day IndiGo chief executive officer Pieter Elbers appeared before the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and was asked to come back on Friday before the regulator’s four-member committee. After 10 days of scrapped flights, stranded passengers, and airports overflowing with misdirected pieces of baggage, cancellations continued on Thursday, with the airline cancelling 200 pre-planned flights and 60 more at airports, despite assurances to the contrary from the carrier and the government. “The crisis was a result of gross mismanagement by IndiGo only. There were some issues with their internal crew rostering system, which could have been avoided in compliance with the new norms …

After flight delays and cancellations, IndiGo passengers grapple with another crisis — missing luggage | Delhi News

After flight delays and cancellations, IndiGo passengers grapple with another crisis — missing luggage | Delhi News

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Akash Chauhan rushed to the ‘Lost Property’ counter at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport on Tuesday. Handing over a white paper to the officials seated inside, he said, “My brother-in-law’s baggage went missing on December 6. He has asked me to collect it.” A lawyer from Ahmedabad, the 35-year-old said he was sent to multiple counters after being told the luggage had “likely been transferred”. “My brother-in-law was travelling to Ahmedabad from Delhi. His baggage was left behind in the entire [IndiGo] chaos… I have my flight at 8 pm from another terminal, I don’t know what to do.” “These people do not understand the problem. There is no support and guidance. I have been running from one counter to another… I cannot miss another flight,” he added. Over a week after India’s aviation sector saw massive disruptions as IndiGo cancelled scores of flights on a daily basis, Delhi’s Airport Terminal 1 was still grappling with luggage left behind amid the chaos. Several passengers who flew into Delhi have alleged unresponsive helpdesks, and delays …