IndiGo Resumes Middle East Flights Amid Easing Tensions
IndiGo's Flight Operations Resume
In light of recent developments, IndiGo has announced the restart of its flight services on routes to the Middle East, which had been previously suspended. The airline is closely monitoring the situation and is committed to selecting the safest flight paths to ensure secure travel for its passengers. Earlier, IndiGo had halted flights from several cities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain due to escalating tensions in the region.
Gradual Resumption of Services
IndiGo shared on social media, "As airports in the Middle East begin to reopen, we are carefully and gradually resuming our operations on these routes. We are continuously assessing the situation to ensure the safest travel experience. For updates, please check our mobile app or website."
Safety Measures and Advisory
IndiGo issues a travel advisory.
As airports across the Middle East gradually reopen, we are prudently and progressively resuming operations on these routes. We continue to monitor the situation closely and are fully considering the safest available flight paths to ensure… pic.twitter.com/Tg9tMjAace
— ANI (@ANI) June 24, 2025
Previously, the airline's decision to suspend flights was made with passenger safety in mind, particularly in light of the recent missile attacks in the region. Qatar had also temporarily closed its airspace for safety reasons, although it has since reopened.
Flight Operations Update
Flights to and from key destinations such as Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Madinah, Fujairah, Jeddah, Muscat, Sharjah, Riyadh, Ras Al-Khaimah, and Tbilisi were suspended until 10:00 AM today. IndiGo communicated this suspension via social media, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused and emphasizing that this was a precautionary measure for safety.
Continued Monitoring and Coordination
The airline has urged passengers to check their flight status through its website or app, assuring that services will resume as soon as safe flight corridors are established. IndiGo stated, "We are in constant communication with aviation authorities and will resume operations as soon as it is safe to do so."
Emirates Airlines' Response
In a related note, Emirates Airlines has confirmed that it will maintain its scheduled flights, utilizing flight paths that avoid conflict zones. They acknowledged that some flights might experience delays due to longer rerouting or airspace congestion, but their teams are working diligently to minimize disruptions.
Emirates' Commitment to Safety
Due to the recent regional situation, a number of Emirates flights were rerouted enroute to Dubai on 23 June, but there were no diversions.
After a thorough and careful risk assessment, Emirates will continue to operate flights as scheduled, using flight paths well distanced… pic.twitter.com/YDbHVD9uJv
— Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) June 23, 2025