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In a travel advisory issued by IndiGo, the airline said all flights to and from the Middle East are cancelled in view of the airspace restrictions around Iran and the Middle East
"In view of evolving airspace restrictions around Iran and Middle East, all flights to and from Middle East are cancelled till 0000hrs. These measures have been instituted as the safety and security of our customers and crew is our highest priority. Our teams are continuously monitoring the evolving situation and recalibrating operations to minimise disruption as much as possible."
"Customers are advised to check their flight status prior to departure. If your flight is impacted, please visit https://t.co/9VuwyhxE9G to explore alternate travel options or opt for a full refund. We remain fully committed to providing you our unwavering support during this period," it added.
Air India has also announced that all its flights to all destinations in the Middle East have been suspended.
"In view of the developing situation in parts of the Middle East, all Air India flights to all destinations in the Middle East have been suspended. We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for our passengers and crew. We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations proactively as required. Our teams will be extending all necessary support to passengers.
We recommend that you check your flight status here https://airindia.com/in/en/manage/flight-status.html for the latest updates. For more information related to this please connect with our 24×7 Call Centre at +91 1169329333, +91 1169329999. You are also requested to check our website http://airindia.com. Thank you for your patience and understanding," the Tata Group-owned airline said in a post on X.
Turkish Airlines has cancelled flights to Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Oman, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran and Jordan.
Qatar Airways has suspended all flights due to the closure of Qatari airspace.
In a note shared from its official X handle, Qatar Airways said, "Temporary Suspension of Qatar Airways Flights due to Qatari Airspace Closure,"
"Qatar Airways Group confirms the temporary suspension of its flights to, and from, Doha due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline is working closely with government stakeholders and the relevant authorities to support impacted passengers and will resume operations when the airspace re-opens," the airline said.
"Once usual operations resume, we anticipate delays to our flight schedule. We have also deployed additional ground staff at Hamad International Airport and other key airports to assist affected passengers. The safety of our passengers and employees is always our highest priority, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused. For further updates please visit http://qatarairways.com, the Qatar Airways app, or our official channel on X. Media can contact the Media Enquiry Centre on: +974 4022 2200," it added.
Air India flight AI139, travelling from Delhi to Tel Aviv, a city on Israel’s Mediterranean coast, meanwhile, was forced to turn back to India on Saturday due to the sudden closure of Israeli airspace. The decision was made mid-flight on Saturday to ensure the protection of all individuals on board.
According to Air India Spokesperson, "AI139 operating from Delhi to Tel Aviv on 28 February is returning to India due to the closure of airspace in Israel and in the interest of the safety of passengers and crew. Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers due to this unforeseen situation and remains committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety. We will continue to assess the safety and security environment for our flight operations and adjust operations proactively as needed."
Israel launched a preventive missile attack against Iran on Saturday, as reported by TPS. Citizens have been advised to seek shelter as the IDF said that sirens were sounded across the nation as a proactive alert for the possibility of missiles being launched towards the country. TPS further noted that Defence Minister Israel Katz announced that the preemptive strikes against Iran came to remove threats to the country.
The Israeli Defence Force called on the public to stay in proximity to protected spaces.
According to the Jerusalem Post, a security source confirmed to Walla that the United States is also involved in the strikes.
As per the Jerusalem Post, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is not in Tehran and has been transferred to a "secure location", according to an Iranian official who confirmed to Reuters.
Also on Saturday, the Israeli Defence Force also shared that following a situational assessment, it was determined that immediate changes would be made to the Home Front Command Guidelines--with the decision to shift all areas of the country from Full Activity to Essential Activity. The guidelines include a prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces, except for essential sectors.
Iranian State Media also reported explosions in the capital city of Tehran.
According to TPS, Israeli Defence Minister Katz declared an immediate nationwide special state of emergency under Israel's Civil Defence Law, warning that a missile and drone attack against Israeli territory and its civilian population is expected in the immediate timeframe.
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