Middle East crisis: UAE airspace closure halts Emirates; IndiGo & Air India suspend gulf flights

Flight disruptions continue across the Gulf and India amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Dubai airports are affected by partial airspace closures, impacting over 100 airlines. Air India and IndiGo have suspended operations to major Gulf destinations including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh, and Tel Aviv. Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu convened a high-level video conference with ministry officials, DGCA, AAI, and airlines to review preparedness and passenger safety. Airports across India are on operational alert