Air India and IndiGo Suspend Middle East Flights Amid Israel-Iran Conflict and Airspace Closures

Following coordinated Israeli and US strikes on Iran on February 28, multiple Middle Eastern countries, including Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Gulf states, closed their airspace, disrupting international flights. Air India diverted its Delhi-Tel Aviv flight to Mumbai and suspended all Middle East operations, while IndiGo and other Indian carriers also suspended flights to the region. Indian airports issued advisories, and the Ministry of Civil Aviation held review meetings to ensure passenger safety and operational continuity amid evolving airspace restrictions and heightened regional tensions.