Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 14:07 IST The aviation crisis follows a coordinated US-Israeli strike against Iran on February 28. Image for representation Air travel across the Middle East and the Gulf region has been severely disrupted, with the West Asia conflict prompting flight cancellations and airspace closures. The crisis has forced airlines worldwide to cancel flights, change routes, and revise schedules. Several passengers from across the globe remain stranded in the Gulf nations, with more than 27,000 flights to major Middle East hubs having been cancelled as war rages. According to a Bloomberg report, citing aviation analytics firm Cirium Ltd, over half of the 51,600 flights scheduled to operate to or from the region since February 28 have been cancelled, leading to widespread disruption and inconvenience to travelers. Additional Flights To West Asia Amid airspace curbs and safety concerns, airlines around the world have suspended or modified services to West Asia. Air India has arranged additional flights to manage surging demands. Between March 5 and 11, the airline is operating three additional flights between Delhi …
