Air India and its budget subsidiary Air India Express have announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Dubai following escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The airline confirmed the decision hours after reports emerged of a drone strike near Dubai International Airport that triggered a fire on Monday.
According to the airline, the cancellations were necessary after authorities temporarily suspended all flight operations at the airport due to the incident.
Air India stated that affected passengers would be provided flexible travel options.
“Passengers can either reschedule their flights for another date or cancel their booking and get a full refund,” the airline said.
Despite the disruption in Dubai, the airline clarified that ad hoc operations by Air India Express to other airports in the United Arab Emirates would continue.
Flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah and Sharjah will operate as previously scheduled.
The development comes amid rising security concerns in the Middle East, which have begun to affect international travel and aviation operations in the region.
