Iran-Israel war: SpiceJet cancels multiple India–UAE flights on March 2 & 3 due to airspace closure

SpiceJet on Monday announced cancellation of multiple flights between India and the UAE on March 2 and 3 following the closure of UAE airspace.

In an update posted on X, the airline released two lists, one covering flights departing from India to the UAE and another for services operating from the UAE to India.

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India to UAE cancellations

Flights from Mumbai, Amritsar, Madurai, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Pune, Kochi and Calicut to Dubai and Sharjah have been cancelled across March 2 and March 3.

Affected sectors include Mumbai–Dubai, Amritsar–Dubai, Madurai–Dubai, Ahmedabad–Dubai, Ahmedabad–Sharjah, Delhi–Dubai, Pune–Dubai, Kochi–Dubai and Calicut–Dubai, among others.

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UAE to India cancellations

Return services from Dubai and Sharjah to cities including Pune, Mumbai, Amritsar, Calicut, Madurai, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Jaipur have also been cancelled for the same period.

The airline’s advisory cited “UAE airspace closure” as the reason for the cancellations.

Passengers booked on the affected flights are advised to check their flight status and contact the airline for rebooking or refund options.