Iran-Israel war: Airlines which issued fresh advisories for March 2, suspended Middle East flights

Flight cancellation/suspension due to Iran-Israel war: Amid the ongoing tensions in the Middle East following the war between Iran and Israel and the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the situation is expected to deteriorate further. Keeping this in mind, several global airlines have issued passenger advisories and suspended or cancelled flight operations to Gulf countries for March 2. ## Flight cancellations/suspension, advisories due to Iran-Israel war on March 2 IndiGo has cancelled the operation of 160 flights on March 2 following the closure and restrictions of airspace in the Middle East. In a post on X, IndiGo said the temporary suspension of select international flights operating through Middle East airspace has been extended until March 2, 2026, 11:59 pm. The airline added that the extension is a precautionary measure to uphold the highest standards of safety for the customers and crew. SpiceJet has cancelled more than 30 flights to and from UAE on March 2. Here’s the full list > Important Update: All flights to and from UAE remain cancelled on 2nd March.#flyspicejet #spicejet pic.twitter.com/JleRd6uivP — SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) March 1, 2026 Important Update: All flights to and from UAE remain cancelled on 2nd March.#flyspicejet #spicejet pic.twitter.com/JleRd6uivP — SpiceJet (@flyspicejet) March 1, 2026 Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 15:00 hrs UAE time on March 2. It also advised the passengers to check flight status before proceeding to the airport. “We are actively monitoring the situation and engaging with relevant authorities. We apologise to customers affected by disruptions for any inconvenience caused. The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority,” it said. > Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March. If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, your options are: ✈️Rebook on an alternate flight. You can rebook on… pic.twitter.com/Td8Edi6nCi — Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 1, 2026 Due to multiple regional airspace closures, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai, up until 1500hrs UAE time on Monday, 2 March. If you are booked to travel before or on 5 March, your options are: ✈️Rebook on an alternate flight. You can rebook on… pic.twitter.com/Td8Edi6nCi — Emirates Support (@EmiratesSupport) March 1, 2026 • Qatar Airways Qatar Airways has also suspended the flight operations due to the closure of Qatari airspace. It also stated that the flight operations will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. > Update: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on March… — Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 1, 2026 Update: Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on March… — Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) March 1, 2026 Oman Air has cancelled the flight services to and from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM) and Kuwait (KWI) on March 2. “The safety of our guests and crew remains our highest priority. We are closely monitoring the situation in coordination with the appropriate authorities and will continue to share updates here and on our website,” it said. > ⚠️ Dear valued guests, Due to ongoing regional airspace closures, flights to/from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM) and Kuwait (KWI) due to depart today, Sunday 1 March, and tomorrow, Monday 2 March, are cancelled. Flights to/from Moscow… — Oman Air (@omanair) March 1, 2026 ⚠️ Dear valued guests, Due to ongoing regional airspace closures, flights to/from Amman (AMM), Dubai (DXB), Bahrain (BAH), Doha (DOH), Dammam (DMM) and Kuwait (KWI) due to depart today, Sunday 1 March, and tomorrow, Monday 2 March, are cancelled. Flights to/from Moscow… — Oman Air (@omanair) March 1, 2026 • SriLankan Airlines SriLankan Airlines has also cancelled the flight operations between Colombo and Middle East destinations until 23:59 hrs on March 1. > Important Notice from SriLankan Airlines on Middle East Operations pic.twitter.com/eSVtLYtDRZ — SriLankan Airlines (@flysrilankan) March 1, 2026 Important Notice from SriLankan Airlines on Middle East Operations pic.twitter.com/eSVtLYtDRZ — SriLankan Airlines (@flysrilankan) March 1, 2026 Apart from these, the following airlines have also issued advisories and suspended flight services to destinations across the Middle East: • Air Astana • Air Canada • Azerbaijan Airlines • British Airways • ITA Airways • Norwegian Air • Pegasus Airlines • Air Arabia Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More