Iran-US War Escalates as Airlines Adjust Schedules Amid Regional Tensions Airlines such as IndiGo and Air India have announced schedule changes and flight cancellations to Dubai amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States. The disruptions come as the evolving crisis in West Asia has led to operational restrictions in the Middle East, affecting international travel routes. IndiGo issued a statement on social media, informing passengers that flight operations in Dubai have been further restricted, prompting adjustments to flight schedules. The airline urged travelers to check their flight status before heading to the airport and assured customers of ongoing updates through notifications. Air India, meanwhile, reported that it has followed instructions from UAE airport authorities to reduce its scheduled flights on March 15. The airline confirmed that only one Delhi-Dubai return flight will operate, while four of its five planned Dubai flights have been cancelled. Air India Express, its subsidiary, will also run a single Delhi-Dubai return flight, with five out of six scheduled Dubai flights cancelled. In Abu Dhabi, all five Air India Express flights have been suspended for the day. However, the airline plans to continue operations from Sharjah, with flights to Delhi, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai, and Thiruvananthapuram. Air India Express also noted it will operate Ras Al Khaimah-Kozhikode and Ras Al Khaimah-Kochi services, depending on slot availability and operational conditions. Passengers affected by the cancellations have been offered rebooking options to future dates without additional charges or the choice of a full refund. Air India expressed regret for the inconvenience and emphasized its commitment to assisting stranded passengers.#uae #indigo #air_india #abu_dhabi #sharjah
