Most flights cancelled due to US-Iran war:Air India, IndiGo Emirates airlines are giving full refunds; find out how to claim

Air space in the Middle East has been affected due to rising tensions between Iran and Israel. As a result, flights to cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Manama have been cancelled on a large scale. On Tuesday alone, 357 flights were cancelled. Considering passenger inconvenience, major airlines like Air India, IndiGo, Emirates and Etihad have offered full refund on ticket cancellations and free flight rescheduling facility. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is continuously monitoring the situation. Air India: Full waiver for travel until March 5 Air India has stated that passengers who booked tickets on or before February 28 and had travel scheduled until March 5 can reschedule their flights without any extra charge. If passengers do not wish to travel, they can request a full refund of their ticket. This can be applied for by visiting the company’s website. IndiGo: No cancellation charges on bookings till March 7 IndiGo has given full flexibility to passengers traveling to the Middle East until March 7, 2026. The airline has said that affected passengers can apply for refunds through the ‘Plan B’ link on the company’s website. The company plans to resume some flights to Muscat, Jeddah and Medina from March 4, but this will depend on local clearance. Etihad and Emirates: Abu Dhabi flights suspended till Wednesday Etihad Airways has suspended all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until Wednesday 2 PM (UAE time). Passengers with travel until March 7 can get their money back by filling out a refund form. Meanwhile, Emirates has said that passengers can choose rebooking or refund options for flights until March 5. Qatar Airways: Benefits available on bookings until March 10 Qatar Airways has provided relief to travelers who are traveling between February 28 and March 10. Passengers can choose any new date within 14 days of their original date or get a refund for the unused value of their ticket. The airline has appealed to passengers to check flight status before leaving for the airport. Special arrangements for Indians stranded in Dubai For Indian citizens stranded in Dubai, ‘EaseMyTrip’ has offered help with return arrangements. An online form has been issued for this. Seats are limited, so people are being helped to reach home on a priority basis. Direct Link for Refund: 3 Important Points for Passengers: