Airlines Halt Flights to Middle East Amid Rising Tensions

Flight Suspensions by Major Airlines

Delhi, Feb 28: In response to the escalating security concerns and changing airspace regulations in the Middle East, both Air India and IndiGo have announced the suspension of their flights to various destinations in the region.

On Saturday, the airlines issued travel advisories explaining that this decision was made to prioritize the safety and security of passengers and crew members.

Air India stated, “Due to the evolving situation in certain areas of the Middle East, we have suspended all flights to destinations in the region. Our commitment to ensuring the highest safety standards for our passengers and crew remains unwavering.”

IndiGo also released a statement, indicating, “Given the changing airspace restrictions surrounding Iran and the Middle East, all flights to and from the region are cancelled until midnight. These actions are taken to ensure the safety and security of our customers and crew, and our teams are actively monitoring the situation to adjust operations and minimize disruptions.”

Recent reports indicate that at least 41 civilians, including students, have lost their lives amid the intensifying conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.

This situation has developed as tensions in West Asia rise following coordinated military actions by the United States and Israel, which reportedly targeted significant Iranian military sites, leading to retaliatory missile strikes from Tehran.