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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know News India Times (March 7, 2026 - March 13, 2026) March 13, 2026 26 Cover Story Dubai-Ahmedabad Flight Lands Safely, Relief For Passengers Escaping West Asia Conflict I ndian passengers from Dubai landed at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday (March 5) amid the ongo- ing flight disruptions caused by the US-Israel vs Iran conflict from the past few days. Coordination between airport authorities and airline officials is bringing relief to stranded passengers who had faced uncertainty over the past few days due to widespread cancellations and delays. Meanwhile, special flightd from Dubai arrives safely across Indian airports onWednesday, including at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), Chennai International Airport and others, as flight operations gradually resumed following disruptions triggered by the escalatingWest Asian conflict. Some flights from Dubai arrived in Hyderabad and Chennai. Coordination between airport authorities and airline officials is bringing relief to stranded passengers who had faced uncertainty over the past few days due to widespread cancellations and delays. Speaking to ANI, A passenger who landed in Chen- nai, Santosh Kumar, said, “I had gone to Dubai for some work when the unfortunate turn of events occurred. We were stuck there, but we didn’t face many difficulties. The Dubai Govt is very helpful. People are very helpful. They ensured our safety and security. While my stay got ex- tended by a few days, everything was very well managed.” With flights gradually taking to the skies once again, normalcy is slowly returning to the UAE, and for the thousands of Indians eager to get home, the wait is finally coming to an end. With flights gradually taking to the skies once again, normalcy is slowly returning to the UAE, and for the thousands of Indians eager to get home, the wait is finally coming to an end. On the other hand, Indian diplomatic missions in the Gulf region have stepped up assistance to stranded pas- sengers after widespread flight disruptions triggered by temporary airspace closures in parts ofWest Asia. The Embassy of India in Kuwait, in a post on X, said it remains “fully engaged” in assisting Indian nationals affected by the disruption. “Embassy @indembkwt remains fully engaged in as- sisting Indian passengers stranded in Kuwait due to the temporary shutdown of airspace. Embassy officials are in regular contact with the stranded passengers, and are closely liaising with Kuwaiti authorities, managements of the respective hotels and airlines,” the embassy said. Authorities and airlines continue to monitor the evolv- ing situation in the Gulf region, with safety assessments guiding the gradual resumption of flight operations across the region. -ANI Passengers Arriving From Dubai At IGI Airport Describe Contrasting Situations Relief For Stranded Indians In West Asia: Indigo Offers Full Refunds; Spicejet Deploys 14 Special Flights From UAE P assengers arriving at Indira Gandhi Interna- tional Airport from Dubai on Thursday (March 5) described contrasting situations in the UAE, with one reporting a situation of panic while another said everything is normal, though both noted that flight prices have increased significantly. Speaking to ANI, passenger Rahul Saxena, who arrived at IGI Airport from Dubai, said there is a situation of panic in the region. “There is a situation of panic there. The sooner the government evacuates everyone, the better,” Saxena said. However, another passenger, Gautam Gupta, who ar- rived at IGI Airport from Dubai, said, “Everything is normal in Dubai. We did not face any difficulties. The prices of the flights have increased,” Gupta said. Many passengers had to reroute through secondary airports like Fujairah and Dammam to secure their pas- sage back to India. A passenger who arrived at IGI Airport from Fujairah said, “I went to Dubai for work; the situation is a bit tense. Yesterday, there was an attack on the US Consulate…We were scared…We came from Fujairah because flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi were getting cancelled re- peatedly…We are thankful to the airlines and the Indian government; they are helping us come back.” The differing accounts from passengers reflect the uncertainty and varied experiences of Indians inWest Asia amid the ongoing regional crisis. Coordination between airport authorities and airline officials is bringing relief to stranded passengers who had faced uncertainty over the past few days due to wide- spread cancellations and delays. Meanwhile, Actor Sonu Sood has offered a message of hope amid the ongoingWest Asia conflict, while also an- nouncing humanitarian assistance for travellers stranded in Dubai due to widespread flight disruptions. “War has left many travelers stranded in Dubai. If you or someone you know has nowhere to stay, we are offer- ing safe accommodation free of cost. No nationality. No conditions. Just humanity. DM us if you need help,” he wrote. -ANI I ndian airlines on Friday intensified their assistance for travellers impacted by the situation amid rising tensions inWest Asia. While IndiGo has provided a month-long window for free cancellations and rescheduling until March 31, and SpiceJet has deployed 14 special flights from Fujairah and Dubai facilitate the return of stranded Indian nationals. Indigo in a post on X mentioned a Travel Advisory which said, “Full waiver on cancellations are being ex- tended for travel to and from the Middle East, and Istan- bul, until 31 March 2026. If you are scheduled to travel, please stay updated on your flight status here http://bit. ly/31paVKQ. If you require additional support or clarification, please contact our Customer Contact Centre at +91 124 6173838. Please be assured that our teams remain actively engaged, working with care and diligence to support your travel plans while maintaining an unwavering commit- ment to the safety and well-being of our customers and crew.” On the other hand, according to a SpiceJet press release, SpiceJet will operate 14 special flights from the United Arab Emirates on March 6 to facilitate the return of stranded Indian nationals. Of the 14 flights, 13 will operate from Fujairah, and one will operate from Dubai. The airline will operate nine special flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, four special flights from Fujairah to Delhi and one special flight from Dubai to Pune, providing additional capacity to help stranded passengers return home at the earliest. In the last 3 days, SpiceJet has operated 25 special flights from the UAE, connecting stranded passengers to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. -ANI PHOTO:ANI PHOTO:ANI Passengers from the Middle East disembarking at IGI Airport, Delhi. Passengers from Dubai reach Sardar Vallabbhai International Airport, Ahmedabad.