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SpiceJet to Operate 13 Special Flights from UAE Amid Middle East Conflict

March 05, 2026 14:33 IST
Source:PTI  -  Edited By: Rediff News Desk
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SpiceJet is set to operate 13 special flights from the UAE, including Fujairah and Dubai, to rescue passengers stranded due to disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.

Key Points

SpiceJet will operate 13 special flights from the UAE on Thursday to facilitate the return of passengers stranded due to the Middle East conflict.

"Of the 13 flights, 12 will operate from Fujairah and 1 will operate from Dubai. The airline will operate seven special flights to Mumbai, five special flights to Delhi and one special flight from Dubai to Mumbai," it said in a statement on Thursday.

 

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the airline said it operated 12 special flights from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi.

Impact of Middle East Conflict on Flight Operations

The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran in the Middle East have significantly disrupted flight operations, leaving a large number of passengers stranded in various cities.

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