05 March,2026 03:35 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
SpiceJet stated that it had already operated 12 special flights on Tuesday and Wednesday. Representational Pic/File
SpiceJet will operate 13 special flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday to bring back passengers stranded due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The airline announced the move as part of efforts to assist travellers affected by widespread disruption to flight operations in the region.
According to the airline, 12 of the special flights will depart from Fujairah, while one flight will operate from Dubai.
Out of the total flights, seven will fly to Mumbai, five will operate to Delhi, and one flight will connect Dubai with Mumbai. The airline said these additional services are intended to help clear the backlog of passengers stranded in the Gulf region.
SpiceJet also stated that it had already operated 12 special flights on Tuesday and Wednesday from Fujairah to Mumbai, Delhi and Kochi. These flights were arranged to facilitate the return of Indian travellers affected by the ongoing situation in the Middle East, as per the PTI.
The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has caused major disruptions to flight operations across the region. Airspace restrictions and safety concerns have led to multiple flight cancellations, leaving many passengers stranded in various Gulf cities.
Airlines are now operating special flights and making alternative arrangements to bring affected travellers back to India, the news agency reported.
Meanwhile, flight operations between Kolkata and Dubai resumed partially on Thursday after being suspended for four days due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, airport officials said, reported the PTI.
A flydubai aircraft from Dubai landed at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport at around 2:40 am, carrying 130 passengers. This marked the first arrival from the Middle East after flight operations were halted for more than 113 hours, officials added.
The Boeing 737 Max aircraft had originally been scheduled to arrive at 12:25 am, according to airport authorities.
The same aircraft later departed for Dubai at 3:59 am with 55 passengers on board, indicating a partial resumption of flight services between the two destinations.
Officials said the last flight to depart for the Middle East before the suspension was operated by Emirates on February 28, flying from Kolkata to Dubai.
(with PTI inputs)
