New Delhi, March 14 IndiGo will suspend planned flights to seven destinations in the Middle East, including Doha, Kuwait and Sharjah, until March 28 amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
The decision is part of the airline adjusting its operations to the Middle East, during which it will operate 252 weekly flights to and from the region from March 16 to 28.
In a statement on Saturday, the airline said it will continue to monitor the situation given the ongoing geopolitical risks, airspace restrictions, airport constraints, consistently rising fuel and insurance costs, and other uncertainties.
According to the statement, the airline is aligning its capacity with the current conditions while maintaining essential connectivity.
"As part of these necessary network adjustments, planned operations to Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Dammam, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah will remain suspended until March 28, 2026," it said.
The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which began on February 28, has significantly impacted flight operations.
Meanwhile, Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 72 scheduled and unscheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 15 (Sunday).
"Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 52 unscheduled flights to and from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia, subject to the availability of slots and other prevailing conditions at the departure stations," Air India said in a statement.