'Happy To Be Back': Emotional Reunions At Delhi Airport After Passengers Return From Abu Dhabi Amid Conflict

Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 23:31 IST

Passengers from Abu Dhabi reunited with families at Indian airports amid US-Israel vs Iran conflict.

Tears, tight embraces, and visible relief marked the arrival halls at Indian airports as passengers returning from Abu Dhabi reunited with their families after days of uncertainty caused by the ongoing US-Israel and Iran conflict. Many travellers who had been stranded due to flight disruptions finally reached home, bringing emotional scenes at airports.

At Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, family members waited anxiously before welcoming their loved ones with hugs and smiles as flights resumed. Passengers said the situation in Abu Dhabi remained largely normal despite the regional tensions.

One of the passengers, Abhishek, said, “It is normal in Abu Dhabi. Everything is normal there. There is no issue with flights either."

Another traveller, Shikha, shared how her journey was disrupted during a stopover while travelling to Portugal. “We were going to Lisbon and we had a stopover in Abu Dhabi. But we were stranded. But the UAE Govt was very nice and gracious, they provided us with hotel accommodation and food. It is a little chaotic there…But I think they did everything which they could. So, we are happy to be back…"

Similar scenes were witnessed in Hyderabad as a flight from Abu Dhabi landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport amid disruptions caused by the conflict.

Passenger Syed Sultan Iqbal, who had spent a month in the UAE, said he was relieved to return safely. “…I landed here safely. I was there for a month. I came back after a war broke out. We are very safe. Abu Dhabi is safe…"

Another passenger, Prateek Joshi, said travellers had received several alerts during their stay but the situation had gradually stabilised. “We received numerous alerts there. But, to be honest, everything has resumed there. Especially in the UAE, it is under control. But there had been a few attacks in between. Overall, it is good. Flights have resumed. That is good. We were stranded there for four days…Govt gave us very good service. They provided us with food and accommodation…Govt support was good."

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