Emirates has extended the suspension of certain flights through March 7, while Qatar Airways said it is continuing its suspension of operations and will issue an update on March 6.

Etihad to resume limited flight schedule from 6 March

Etihad will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from 6 March 2026, operating between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations.

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Etihad Airways said it will resume a limited commercial flight schedule from March 6 to March 19, connecting Abu Dhabi with several destinations including five Indian cities — Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

Airlines and aviation authorities said flight schedules will continue to be adjusted depending on airspace restrictions and security assessments in the region.

Cancellations hit Indian airports

According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation,a total of 281 flights scheduled to operate by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled, as of march 4.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia. As of 5 March, a total of 281 flights scheduled to operate today by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled. Passengers are advised to regularly monitor their flight status and…

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The ministry said the flights include 30 operated by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express, while authorities continue to monitor the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia and its impact on international operations.

So far, 1,221 flights operated by Indian carriers and 388 by foreign airlines have been cancelled due to the ongoing situation.

The ministry said airlines have undertaken calibrated adjustments to their schedules, with long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations gradually resuming through alternative routings that avoid restricted airspace.

Airlines resume select services

Indian carriers including IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa Air have resumed some operations to destinations in the Middle East, including Dubai International Airport, Jeddah and Fujairah, though a large portion of regional flight services remains suspended.

IndiGo said it has commenced flights to Athens, Muscat, Jeddah and Madinah, and is operating select repatriation flights to the United Arab Emirates, according to a social media post.

Air India said it plans to commence scheduled operations between Jeddah and Delhi and Mumbai from March 5, and will also operate additional flights to Toronto, Frankfurt and Paris from the same date.