Air India suspends more flights amid Middle East tensions, prioritising passenger safety

Air India suspends more flights amid Middle East tensions, prioritising passenger safety
March 1, 2026

Amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Air India on Sunday announced that more flights scheduled for March 1, 2026, have been cancelled. The authorities are closely monitoring the evolving situation, with the safety and security of passengers and crew cited as the highest priority.

Sharing the update on its official X handle (formerly Twitter) Air India Newsroom wrote, “Close monitoring and careful assessment of the evolving situation in the Middle East have necessitated further curtailment of our scheduled operations, with the safety and security of our customers and crew remaining our highest priority.”

Air India suspends more flights amid Middle East tensions

The X post also included information about the flights that have been cancelled. The airline expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to passengers. The post read, “We regret the inconvenience caused and are making every effort to assist affected passengers with rebooking and alternative travel arrangements. Passengers impacted by the cancellations are being informed on their registered contact numbers (sic).” Take a look at the X post below:

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