Amid the US-Israel strikes on Iran causing widespread flight disruptions and airspace closures in the Middle East, stranded Indians returned home to emotional family reunions at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, as partial services resumed from Gulf hubs such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi. PICS/PTI
Updated On: 2026-03-03 06:02 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
Amid the escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday arranged two special aircraft to rescue citizens stranded in the UAE
The government's intervention comes after tensions escalate between Iran, Israel, and the United States and the ripple effects have severely impacted Gulf nations, leaving a significant number of citizens from India stranded in United Arab Emirates and other countries
Meanwhile, flight disruptions continued at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport on Tuesday, with 107 movements cancelled amid the West Asia conflict, leaving hundreds stranded
Amid these developments, Spicejet announced that it is operating special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi to support Indian nationals travelling home. Similarly, Travel company EaseMyTrip also announced that it is operating special charter flights from Fujairah to Delhi and Mumbai.
