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Flight status update on March 15: IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet cancels flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi on Sunday | Full list
Air India and Air India Express cancelled multiple flights to Abu Dhabi, Dubai on March 15 due to UAE airport restrictions. IndiGo also suspended flights to Dubai amid tensions in the region.
2 min read15 Mar 2026Air India schedules 80 flights linking Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh with Indian cities — details here
Air India and Air India Express will operate 62 additional flights on March 14 to support stranded travellers amid ongoing Middle East conflict. This is in addition to 18 scheduled flights. Check details about 80 flights linking Gulf countries with Indian cities here.
2 min read14 Mar 2026IndiGo air-tickets to get costlier from March 14 amid increased fuel prices: Check additional prices for all routes
IndiGo will impose a fuel surcharge on both domestic and international flight tickets starting 14 March.
3 min read13 Mar 2026US-Israel war on Iran: From Air India to SpiceJet, AirAsia — list of airlines hiking fares, fuel surcharge
Airlines across Asia and beyond are raising fares and fuel surcharges after the US-Israel strikes on Iran disrupted airspace and drove jet fuel prices sharply higher. Thousands of flights have been cancelled and carriers warn that soaring oil prices could force further price hikes.
3 min read12 Mar 2026IndiGo, Air India get relief as CCI dismisses complaint on ticket cancellations and market dominance
CCI dismisses a complaint against IndiGo and Air India over alleged market dominance and ticket cancellation fees, finding no competition law violation.
2 min read12 Mar 2026West Asia crisis: Indian airlines seek pilot duty rule relief as longer routes breach flight limits
Longer routings after Pakistan airspace closure and West Asia tensions have pushed some international flights beyond the 10-hour limit for two-pilot crews.
3 min read11 Mar 2026Air India to levy fuel surcharge: Full region-wise price hike list and implementation timeline
US-Iran war: Air India announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges for both domestic and international flights due to rising jet fuel prices. Full details here.
2 min read11 Mar 2026US-Israel-Iran conflict: Air India to add fuel surcharge on domestic, international routes amid geopolitical tensions
Air India will introduce higher fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights in three phases starting 12 March 2026, citing rising jet fuel prices amid Gulf tensions. The surcharge hike will apply across regions, including SAARC, Europe, and North America
2 min read10 Mar 2026US‑Israel war with Iran: Crude spikes, rupee crashes, airspace shuts — Indian airlines stare at ₹180 bn losses
Ongoing conflict in West Asia has plunged India's aviation sector into crisis, leading to over 1,100 flight cancellations and rising operational costs. The closure of crucial airspaces and a depreciating rupee are pressuring airlines, with estimated losses reaching ₹170–180 billion.
3 min read10 Mar 2026Air India, Air India Express operate extra flights on March 8 to UAE cities to support stranded travellers
Air India and Air India Express said they are continuing scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat. The airlines are also operating additional non-scheduled flights on 8 March, including extra services to Dubai and other UAE cities to assist stranded passengers.
2 min read8 Mar 2026