5 min readMar 14, 2026 11:54 AM IST
First published on: Mar 14, 2026 at 11:47 AM IST
Due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, following US and Israeli attacks on Iran, thousands of passengers across the region have been left stranded. Airlines are consistently issuing updates and advisories to keep passengers updated and informed. Here’s what to expect as the Iran war spills over to Day 15.
Air Canada
Air Canada has announced that its Toronto-Dubai flights will remain cancelled until at least May 1 due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East.
In a statement posted on social media, the airline said it plans to gradually reintroduce the service once flights can safely resume. In the meantime, Air Canada said it is adding more capacity on its Delhi route to provide travellers with alternative options for travel to Canada.
Air India and Air India Express
Air India and Air India Express said they will together operate a total of 80 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 14, 2026.
In an advisory, the airlines said both carriers will continue their scheduled services to Jeddah and Muscat. This includes a total of 10 flights to and from Jeddah, while Air India Express will operate eight scheduled flights to and from Muscat.
Additionally, Air India will operate one round trip from Delhi and two round trips from Mumbai to Jeddah. Air India Express will operate one flight each from Kozhikode and Mangaluru to Jeddah and back.
Air India Express will additionally operate its scheduled services to Muscat, including one round trip each from Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode and Mumbai.
| Country |
Airport |
Scheduled Operations |
Ad Hoc Operations |
Operating Sectors |
| UAE |
Dubai |
No |
Yes |
Air India – Delhi x 3, Mumbai x 2
Air India Express – Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi x 2, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai x 2 |
| UAE |
Abu Dhabi |
No |
Yes |
Air India Express – Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai |
| UAE |
Ras Al Khaimah |
No |
Yes |
Air India Express – Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode |
| UAE |
Sharjah |
No |
Yes |
Air India Express – Bengaluru, Delhi, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram |
| UAE |
Al Ain |
No |
No |
— |
| Oman |
Muscat |
Yes |
No |
Air India Express – Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mumbai |
| Oman |
Salalah |
No |
No |
— |
| Saudi Arabia |
Jeddah |
Yes |
No |
Air India – Delhi x 1, Mumbai x 2
Air India Express – Kozhikode, Mangaluru |
| Saudi Arabia |
Riyadh |
No |
Yes |
Air India Express – Kozhikode x 1
Air India – Delhi x 1 |
| Saudi Arabia |
Dammam |
No |
No |
— |
| Bahrain |
Bahrain |
No |
No |
— |
| Qatar |
Doha |
No |
No |
— |
| Kuwait |
Kuwait |
No |
No |
— |
| Israel |
Tel Aviv |
No |
No |
— |
Apart from scheduled operations, Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 62 non-scheduled flights to and from the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, subject to slot availability and prevailing conditions at the respective departure stations. These flights are being operated with the necessary permissions from Indian and local regulatory authorities, the advisory added.
Air India added that all its flights to and from North America, Europe, Australia and other international destinations continue to operate as scheduled.
IndiGo
While there was no new advisory from IndiGo regarding flight status for the day, the airlines on X said it will implement a fuel charge on domestic and international routes for bookings made on or after 14 March 2026 due to an increase in fuel prices.
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways said it is currently operating a limited commercial flight schedule between Abu Dhabi and a number of key destinations.
The airline urged passengers to ensure their contact details are up to date and to monitor their email for further updates. All affected passengers will receive direct communication from Etihad confirming the status of their flights, the advisory added.
Passengers and members are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have been contacted directly by Etihad or hold a confirmed booking on one of the new flights.
The airlines also advised against fake accounts posing as Etihad and providing fake refund forms.
“We’ve identified several fake accounts posing as Etihad, contacting our guests and providing fake refund forms. Etihad will never request passwords, one‑time codes, payment details, or any sensitive information through social media messages,” the airlines said in a post on X.
Aqlima Amini waits for her family to arrive from Dubai at Pearson Airport in Toronto, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. (AP Photo) 
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