Global airlines cancelled flights across the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, plunging the region into a new conflict. On Monday too, the global air travel remained in turmoil as the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi for a third day, stranding tens of thousands of passengers worldwide and disrupting thousands of flights.Flights cancelled todayIndiGoIndiGo has cancelled around 200 flights on March 2 amid the rising tensions in the Middle East region. IndiGo , India’s biggest airline, said it had suspended all flights that used Middle Eastern airspace until at least March 2.— IndiGo6E (@IndiGo6E) Flight NumberRoute6E 1232KWI – DEL6E 1234KWI – HYD6E 1238KWI – COK6E 1244KWI – AMD6E 1272MCT – COK6E 1274MCT – HYD6E 1301BLR – DOH6E 1303BOM – DOH6E 1313HYD – DOH6E 1321MAA – DOH6E 1342DOH – BOM6E 1346DOH – DEL6E 1406AUH – DEL6E 1411MAA – AUH6E 1413BOM – AUH6E 1414AUH – BOM6E 1416AUH – LKO6E 1419BLR – AUH6E 1424SHJ – LKO6E 1425TRV – SHJ6E 1432AUH – AMD6E 1435CCJ – AUH6E 1437AUH – IXE6E 1440AUH – IXC6E 1448HYD – AUH6E 1474DXB – CCJ6E 1477AMD – DXB6E 1483PNQ – DXB6E 1492RKT – BOM6E 1496RKT – HYD6E 1501BOM – FJR6E 1504FJR – CNNAir IndiaThe airline suspended all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Qatar through March 2. It also cancelled some flights to and from Europe on March 2.— airindia (@airindia) “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 said.The list of flights cancelled from Europe:• AI117: Amritsar ➡️ Birmingham • AI151/AI152: Delhi ↔️ Zurich • AI157/AI158: Delhi ↔️ Copenhagen • AI114: Birmingham ➡️ Delhi EmiratesEmirates said it had suspended all flights to and from Dubai until 1100 GMT on March 2. “Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March,” it said.— EmiratesSupport (@EmiratesSupport) Passengers booked to travel before or on March 5 have two options: they can rebook on an alternate flight to their intended destination within 20 days of the original travel date by contacting their travel agent or visiting http://emirat.es/support if the booking was made directly, or they can request a refund by filling out the refund form at http://emirat.es/refund for direct bookings, while those who booked through a travel agent should contact their agent for assistance.ALSO READ: Why has Israel attacked Iran? Nuclear fears, proxy wars and decades of rivalry explainedEthihad AirwaysThe carrier said it had suspended all flights to and from its Abu Dhabi hub until 1000 GMT on March 2. “Regional airspace closures continue to impact Etihad’s operations, and all flights to and from Abu Dhabi are suspended until 14:00 UAE time on Monday 2 March,” it said in a post.— etihad (@etihad) Qatar AirwaysThe airline said it temporarily suspended flights to and from Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace. “Update: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on March 02 by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC). Passengers are advised to monitor the latest flight information via http://qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app,” the airline said.— qatarairways (@qatarairways) SpiceJetSpiceJet has also announced further cancellation of flights. “Due to ongoing airspace restrictions, additional flights have been cancelled.Passengers are advised to check their flight status before proceeding to the airport,” the airline said.— flyspicejet (@flyspicejet) British AirwaysIAG-owned British Airways said customers flying between London and Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai or Tel Aviv through March 15 can change their flight date free of charge to travel on or before March 29. Those travelling up to March 8 may also request a full refund.ALSO READ: Yesterday India vs West Indies match result: Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 97 powers India into T20 World Cup semi-final, England clash confirmed at WankhedeAir France KLMAir France cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh through March 3. KLM said its flights to and from Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam may be disrupted through March 6 and flights to and from Tel Aviv were suspended.LufthansaThe German airline suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Dammam, Erbil and Tehran until March 8 and flights to and from Dubai until March 4.How to check if my flight is cancelled?Here are steps passengers can follow to check if their flight is cancelled, especially amid ongoing Middle East tensions and airspace disruptions:Check the Airline’s Official Website or AppVisit your airline’s flight status page.Enter your flight number or departure/arrival city + date.Airlines usually update cancellations and delays in real time.Look for Airline NotificationsCheck SMS, email, and app notifications linked to your booking.Airlines typically inform passengers directly if a flight is cancelled or rescheduled.Check Your Booking (PNR Status)Go to “Manage Booking” on the airline website.Enter your PNR/booking reference and last name.Your flight status will show:ConfirmedRescheduledCancelledMonitor Airport Departure BoardsVisit the airport’s official website or social media pages.Live departure boards show cancellations and delays.Contact Customer Support or Travel AgentIf you booked through a travel agent or third-party website, contact them directly.They often receive updates faster for group or agency bookings.Check Aviation Alerts & News UpdatesDuring geopolitical tensions:Airspace closures may cause sudden changes.Flights to or over parts of the Middle East may be rerouted, delayed, or cancelled at short notice.(With inputs from Reuters)
