India Rolls Out Evacuation Plan, Relief Flights Bring Back Stranded Tourists From Dubai | India News
Last Updated:March 03, 2026, 12:41 IST The Ministry of Civil Aviation is coordinating with airlines like IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet to evacuate stranded Indian passengers amid Middle East airspace disruptions. A SpiceJet flight lands in Delhi from Dubai; (R) Stranded passengers deboard an Air India flight. (News18) The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday said it is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and assessing its impact on international flight operations, as tensions in the region disrupt travel plans and leave several Indian tourists stranded abroad. Follow Live Updates Here On Tuesday morning, special relief flights operated by IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet brought back some of the stranded passengers from Dubai, as authorities moved to implement evacuation measures and stabilise flight operations. The ministry had earlier said Indian carriers have made calibrated schedule adjustments, with long-haul and ultra-long-haul services gradually resuming through alternative routes that avoid restricted airspace. Aircraft and crew repositioning efforts are underway to restore operational stability at the earliest possible time. Also Read: ‘Virtually Unlimited …
