SpiceJet To Operate Four Special Flights From UAE; Two India-Bound Flights From Fujairah Restored

Domestic airline SpiceJet will operate four special flights on March 3 from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) amid rising tensions in the Middle East. The flights will connect Fujairah with Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi, helping passengers amid disruptions caused by the escalating military actions after the air strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran this weekend.

In a statement, the carrier noted that the special services are temporary and will run for the next few days. Additionally, scheduled flights between Fujairah-Delhi and Fujairah-Mumbai will resume on March 4. 

“SpiceJet to Operate Four Special Flights on March 3 from the UAE. SpiceJet restored scheduled flights between Fujairah-Delhi and Fujairah-Mumbai starting March 4. Special services to connect Fujairah with Delhi, Mumbai (two flights) and Kochi on March 3 and for the next few days,” it said.

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The development comes while air travel remains heavily impacted due to the Middle East conflict triggered after the strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran on Feb. 28.

Similarly, budget airline IndiGo announced a new travel advisory for passengers on Monday. To normalise operations between Saudi Arabia and India, IndiGo will operate four special flights from Jeddah on March 3. The flights will connect Jeddah with Mumbai, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. 

“These flights are being arranged to cater to customers who were already booked on our flights and have been unable to travel due to the prevailing circumstances. Customers seeking further details or assistance are requested to reach out to our contact centre at +91 124 6173838. Our teams remain available to guide and support you with the next steps,” IndiGo said on X.

Travel Advisory

As part of our efforts to progressively normalize our operations between Saudi Arabia and India, we will be operating four dedicated flights from Jeddah tomorrow, 3rd March 2026, to

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— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 2, 2026

Meanwhile, hundreds of flights remain cancelled or suspended across the Middle East countries due to the intensifying attacks by Iran. Airspace closures and safety concerns due to escalating tensions have disrupted air travel, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at various airports.

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Air India also announced that due to the continued closure of multiple Middle East airspaces, it has extended the temporary suspension of all flights to and from the region. The suspension will remain in effect until March 3.

On Tuesday morning, Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport also issued a new passenger advisory, urging passengers to check with their airlines before travelling to the affected regions.

Passenger Advisory issued at 06:00 hrs.#DelhiAirport #PassengerAdvisory #DELAdvisory@MoCA_GoI@DGCAIndia pic.twitter.com/v8xqBOhFOB

— Delhi Airport (@DelhiAirport) March 3, 2026

“Due to the evolving political situation in the Middle East, westbound international flights continue to experience disruptions and schedule changes. Passengers are advised to check the latest flight updates with their respective airlines before heading to the airport,” it said.

#TravelAdvisory

Air India is closely monitoring and assessing the evolving situation in the Middle East and has commenced scheduled operations to all its destinations in the USA, Canada, Europe and UK, giving highest priority to the safety and security of our customers and…

— Air India (@airindia) March 2, 2026

Similar advisories have also been issued by Mumbai, Ahmedabad and other major airports in India.

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