Airlines Cancel, Reroute Flights To Middle East, Europe Amid Iran Conflict; 300 Likely Hit Today

Last Updated:March 02, 2026, 08:08 IST

Air India extends flight suspension to UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until Monday midnight amid West Asia tensions. Europe-bound flights are also affected.

Air India has extended its suspension of flights to and from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 11.59 pm on Monday, citing ongoing instability in West Asia due to the ongoing Israel–Iran conflict that continues to affect air travel.

“In view of the continuing situation in the Middle East, Air India has extended the suspension of all flights to and from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar until 2359 hrs IST on 2 March 2026," the airline tweeted.

In addition, several Europe-bound flights that were scheduled for March 2 have been called off, as limitations on Middle Eastern airspace have created operational challenges for the airline.

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