Flight Status 8 March Highlights: EaseMyTrip announces charter flights from Doha, Bahrain to India

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its latest bulletin on the situation in West Asia and the Gulf, said that domestic and foreign airlines have enabled the safe return of over 50,000 Indians amid airspace closures in the region.

Between 1-7 March, more than 52,000 Indians who were in transit or on short-term visits in Middle East countries have returned to India, it said.

Further, Indian carriers brought home 32,107 of these travelers.

The MEA added that more flights are planned in the coming days

Over 500 people from Andhra Pradesh, who were stranded in West Asia amid the conflict between the US-Israel and Iran, have come back to the state, a non-resident Telugu society office bearer said. "Over 500 people came back to Andhra Pradesh, and nearly 400 people contacted us seeking assistance, and we facilitated their return. Many others travelled on their own through commercial flights," Vemuru told PTI.

US airlines are facing an “existential threat” due to a sharp rise in jet fuel prices that could significantly increase their operating costs, according to Deutsche Bank, as per Bloomberg.

Jet fuel prices in the United States have spiked amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Prices have more than doubled so far this year, while crude oil has climbed about 50% over the same period.

The bank noted in a Friday report to clients that the last time such a sharp expansion in the so-called crack spread, the gap between crude oil prices and jet fuel prices, occurred was in 2005. At that time, “the damage to the airline industry was significant and widespread,” with carriers Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines filing for bankruptcy.

Flight operations across multiple sectors have been affected due to the ongoing situation in West Asia. A total of 49 flights were scheduled to operate on March 8 by Indian domestic carriers from West Asia to India, the Civil Aviation ministry said, adding, however, as of March 8, as many as 279 flights planned for the day by Indian domestic airlines have been cancelled.

It further mentioned, “Passengers are advised to keep a close watch on the latest flight updates and remain attentive to communication shared by their respective airlines through their registered contact details.”

“Passengers requiring support may contact the Ministry’s Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) helpline numbers: 011-24604283 / 011-24632987, the ministry said.

Travel service provider EaseMyTrip on Sunday announced plans to operate charter flights from Doha in Qatar and Bahrain to Delhi and Mumbai to help Indian travellers return home amid rising tensions in West Asia.

In a statement posted on X, the company said the flights are being arranged in response to requests from passengers seeking urgent travel back to India.

EaseMyTrip also urged travellers who need immediate evacuation to complete the registration form at the earliest to secure their seats.

"Charter Flights to India from Bahrain and Doha. Based on requests from travellers, we are planning to operate charter flights from Doha and Bahrain to Delhi and Mumbai to help passengers return to India. If you or someone you know needs to fly back to India urgently, please fill the form as soon as possible. We also recommend joining our official WhatsApp channel - Travel Assistance for Indians in Middle East for timely alerts, embassy contacts, safety guidance, and support updates," the statement read.

The Civil Aviation ministry earlier advised passengers to closely monitor the latest updates on their flights and stay alert to communications sent by their respective airlines through registered contact details, as per PTI.

It also said the Passenger Assistance Control Room (PACR) at the ministry is coordinating with airlines and other stakeholders to help address passenger-related issues.

Scott Kirby said on Friday that the sharp rise in fuel prices following strikes by the United States and Israel on Iran would have a “meaningful” impact on the first-quarter performance of United Airlines, although travel demand continues to remain strong. He made the remarks in an interview with CNBC.

Jet fuel prices have risen by around 15 per cent over the past week, intensifying pressure on the airline industry, which is already grappling with the expanding conflict. The situation has resulted in more than 20,000 flight cancellations and has left thousands of passengers stranded.

You can check Emirates flight status by logging onto the website, and entering destination, trip date details

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in India without paying extra charges, according to Air India on Saturday.

The airline added that the flexibility is available to travellers with existing bookings whose flights were cancelled due to the evolving situation in West Asia.

At least 100 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi and Mumbai airports on Saturday amid the Middle East conflict.

As many as 35 departures and 36 arrivals were cancelled at the Mumbai airport while 22 departures and 17 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport, according to PTI citing officials.

Mumbai Airport saw major disturbance on Sunday with a total of 66 air traffic movements (ATMs) being cancelled, according to ANI citing a source. The cancellations consisted of 32 arrivals and 34 departures.

A stranded passenger said that his family was going for Umrah and had a flight on March 1, which was rescheduled amid the Middle East conflict.

"My family and I were going for Umrah and had a flight on March 1st, which was rescheduled due to the situation in the Middle East. It is now scheduled for this evening," ANI quoted the passenger said as saying.

Another passenger who came from Chapra to Mumbai said his Dubai flight was cancelled at night, and he has been sleeping on the floor. "I came from Chapra to Mumbai. I had a flight to Dubai, and at night I came to know that the flight was cancelled. There is no facility at the airport, so I am sleeping on the floor. We need a place to sleep, to stay and to eat," he said.

The Indian Embassy in Doha on Sunday released a form for Indian nationals stranded in Qatar to assess how many people are currently stuck in the country.

The embassy clarified that the form is meant only for those who are in Qatar as tourists or are holding Hayya A1 visas.

In a post on X, the embassy said, “Advisory: Indian Nationals who are currently stranded in Qatar as Tourists/Short Term Visitors (holding Hayya A1 visa) due to cancellation of flights out of Qatar between 28 February to 7 March 2026, are encouraged to fill in their details at the link provided herewith.”

It added, "Please note that this is only for the purpose of ascertaining the exact number and details of stranded Indian Nationals who are not residents of Qatar. Link has been restored: https://indianembassyqatar.gov.in/hayya_visitors (Those who have already submitted the details through our earlier link need not submit it again)."

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its latest bulletin on the situation in West Asia and the Gulf, said that domestic and foreign airlines have enabled the safe return of over 50,000 Indians amid airspace closures in the region.

Between 1-7 March, more than 52,000 Indians who were in transit or on short-term visits in Middle East countries have returned to India, it said.

Further, Indian carriers brought home 32,107 of these travelers.

The MEA added that more flights are planned in the coming days.

Air India will operate 78 additional flights between 10 and 18 March on the following 9 routes:

1. Delhi-New York (JFK)

2. Delhi-London (Heathrow)

3. Mumbai-London (Heathrow)

4. Delhi-Frankfurt

5. Delhi-Paris (CDG)

6. Delhi-Amsterdam

7. Delhi-Zurich

8. Delhi-Malé

9. Delhi-Colombo

Oman Air said it has cancelled all flights to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM), Kuwait (KWI), Copenhagen (CPH), Baghdad (BGW), and Khasab (KHS) through Sunday, March 15 starting March 9 onwards.

“Gulf Air flights remain temporarily suspended as closure of Bahrain airspace continues. Services will resume once BCAA confirms safe reopening,” the airline said on X.

At least 100 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi and Mumbai airports on Saturday amid the Middle East conflict.

As many as 35 departures and 36 arrivals were cancelled at the Mumbai airport while 22 departures and 17 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport, officials said, reported PTI.

The airlines also announced extra non-scheduled flights on March 8 with authorisation from Indian and local authorities to support travellers impacted by the regional restrictions. Air India will operate special services between Delhi and Dubai and between Mumbai and Dubai. Air India Express will operate 30 additional flights connecting Indian cities with numerous destinations in the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

Qatar Airways to operate limited flights to and from Doha, the airline said on X.

• Check flight status before travelling to the airport — http://etihad.com
• Update latest contact details in your booking.
• Passengers with Etihad tickets issued on or before 28 February, with original travel dates up to 21 March, may rebook free of charge onto Etihad operated flights up to 15 May 2026.
• Passengers on all Etihad flights until 21 March may request a refund at http://etihad.com/en/help/refund-form or through their travel agent.
• Passengers who booked through a travel agent should contact them directly.

Etihad airways flight schedule for 8 March

• In a notice, Etihad airways stated that it is operating scheduled flights to and from Abu Dhabi between 6 March and 19 March.
• These flights will be to the following destinations: Ahmedabad, Addis Ababa, Amsterdam, Athens, Atlanta, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Bengaluru, Boston, Brussels, Cairo, Casablanca, Chiang Mai, Chicago, Colombo, Copenhagen, Delhi, Denpasar (Bali), Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Istanbul, Jakarta, Jeddah, Karachi, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Lahore, London (Heathrow), Madrid, Malé, Manchester, Manila, Medina, Melbourne, Milan (Malpensa), Moscow (Sheremetyevo), Mumbai, Munich, Muscat, Nairobi, New York (JFK), Paris, Phnom Penh, Phuket, Prague, Riyadh, Rome, Seoul (Incheon), Seychelles, Singapore, St Petersburg, Sydney, Taipei, Thiruvananthapuram, Tokyo, Toronto, Vienna, Warsaw, Washington and Zurich.
• But all services are subject to approvals and may be adjusted depending on regional airspace conditions.
• Further, not all destinations operate daily, so guests have been guided to check the latest schedule at etihad.com for specific days of operation.
• All other scheduled commercial services to and from Abu Dhabi remain suspended.
• Additional destinations will be added and communicated as conditions permit.

IndiGo is operating flights to eight destinations in the Middle East: Abu Dhabi, Akrotiri, Dubai, Fujairah, Jeddah, Medina, Muscat and Sharjah.

You can check details and full list of IndiGo flights today here.

The airline has advised and requested customers to check their flight status via the website before leaving for the airport — http://bit.ly/31paVKQ

Loud explosions have been reported in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, following explosions in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier, according to an AFP report.

• On Saturday, Dubai closed its airport after authorities said an unidentified object was intercepted nearby.
• Emirates in a statement also announced it was suspending all flights to and from Dubai until further notice, but later said it had resumed operations.

At least 100 international flights were cancelled at the Delhi and Mumbai airports on Saturday, PTI reported citing officials.

As many as 35 departures and 36 arrivals were cancelled at the Mumbai airport while 22 departures and 17 arrivals were cancelled at the Delhi airport, they said.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its latest bulletin on the situation in West Asia and the Gulf, said that domestic and foreign airlines have enabled the safe return of over 50,000 Indians amid airspace closures in the region.

• Between 1-7 March, more than 52,000 Indians who were in transit or on short-term visits in Middle East countries have returned to India, it said.
• Further, Indian carriers brought home 32,107 of these travelers.
• The MEA added that more flights are planned in the coming days.

The Tata-owned Air India Group in its statement also noted the following flight route cancellations:

• All scheduled flights of Air India Express to and from Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait, and Riyadh stand cancelled until 13 March.
• All Air India’s scheduled flights to and from Dammam, Doha and Riyadh remain cancelled until 10 March.
• “Guests booked to travel on any of the cancelled flights may rebook to a future date at no additional charge or opt for a full refund,” it added.

According to an official statement from the Air India Group:

• Air India will operate additional non-scheduled flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai and back.
• While Air India Express will operate 30 additional flights between India and UAE cities — Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah.

Air India said it has planned additional non-scheduled flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Ras Al-Khaimah and Sharjah on 8 March, to bring stranded passengers back to India.

• Jeddah International Airport — Hyderabad International Airport: 6E 68
• Jeddah International Airport — Bengaluru International Airport: 6E 78
• Mumbai International Airport — Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Medina): 6E 59
• Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (Medina) — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 60
• Mumbai International Airport — Muscat International Airport: 6E 1267
• Muscat International Airport — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 1268
• Hyderabad International Airport — Muscat International Airport: 6E 1273
• Muscat International Airport — Hyderabad International Airport: 6E 1274

• Hyderabad International Airport — Sharjah International Airport: 6E 1421
• Sharjah International Airport — Hyderabad International Airport: 6E 1422
• Calicut International Airport — Jeddah International Airport: 6E 65
• Jeddah International Airport — Calicut International Airport: 6E 66
• Jeddah International Airport — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 62
• Mumbai International Airport — Jeddah International Airport: 6E 91
• Hyderabad International Airport — Jeddah International Airport: 6E 67

• Delhi International Airport — Dubai International Airport: 6E 1461
• Dubai International Airport — Delhi International Airport: 6E 1462
• Delhi International Airport — Dubai International Airport: 6E 1463
• Dubai International Airport — Delhi International Airport: 6E 1464
• Mumbai International Airport — Fujairah International Airport: 6E 1501
• Fujairah International Airport — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 1502
• Hyderabad International Airport — RAF Akrotiri (Cyprus): 6E 1495
• RAF Akrotiri (Cyprus) — Hyderabad International Airport: 6E 1496

• Mumbai International Airport — Abu Dhabi International Airport: 6E 1413
• Abu Dhabi International Airport — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 1414
• Hyderabad International Airport — Abu Dhabi International Airport: 6E 1448
• Abu Dhabi International Airport — Hyderabad International Airport: 6E 1449
• Mumbai International Airport — Dubai International Airport: 6E 1453
• Dubai International Airport — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 1454

IndiGo announced it is restarting services to Europe on 8 March. Here are the available routes:

• Mumbai International Airport — London (Heathrow) Airport: 6E 1
• London (Heathrow) Airport — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 2
• Manchester Airport — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 32
• Amsterdam Airport Schiphol — Mumbai International Airport: 6E 22

IndiGo announced that it has restarted flight services to Europe and is operating from eight cities in West Asia amid the continuing United States-Israel-Iran conflict.

In a post on X, the airline said it plans to restart Europe operations from 8 March, “reconnecting customers with key destinations across the region” and will “also continue to operate flights to 8 destinations in the Middle East”.

Good morning and welcome to Mint's LIVE coverage of the latest flights update status to and from Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain, Fujairah and more as air travel services in the Middle East remain disrupted due to ongoing US-Israel-Iran war in West Asia and airspace restrictions in the region.