IndiGo Warns West Asia Flight Ban Could Erode Q4 Profit by 10 %
Maharashtra Sets Up Helpline as State Awaits Return of Citizens Trapped in West Asia
India waives overstay penalties, offers free visa extensions for travellers stranded by Gulf airspace shutdown
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Middle-East crisis grounds flights: Economic Times lists 3 March cancellations and special relief services
An 08:09 IST bulletin by The Economic Times catalogued which flights remain cancelled on 3 March and flagged four special IndiGo services from Jeddah, while Air India keeps its Gulf ban in place until midnight. The snapshot helps companies decide whether to repatriate staff now or wait for fuller schedule normalisation.([economictimes.indiatimes.com](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/new-updates/flight-cancellation-today-iran-israel-war-indigo-starts-jeddah-flights-as-air-india-extends-suspension-emirates-etihad-issue-travel-advisory-check-full-list-for-march-3/articleshow/128957775.cms?from=mdr))
IndiGo mounts four repatriation flights from Jeddah; Muscat next in line, says Deccan Herald
Deccan Herald confirms that IndiGo flew four dedicated Jeddah–India services on 3 March, repatriating around 900 passengers and signalling a phased resumption of Gulf routes. A second wave of flights to and from Muscat is planned once slots are secured. The operation highlights the carrier’s agility in safeguarding Indian travellers during regional crises.([deccanherald.com](https://www.deccanherald.com/india/indigo-operates-4-repatriation-flights-to-jeddah-plans-another-flight-to-muscat-3918721))
Indian Express tally: 250+ flights scrapped across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chennai as conflict drags on
Indian Express data show more than 250 international flights were cancelled on 3 March, with Delhi and Mumbai hardest hit. The tally quantifies the scale of disruption for corporate travel planners and underscores the importance of real-time monitoring and flexible booking strategies.([indianexpress.com](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/flight-cancellations-across-indian-airports-amid-gulf-crisis-10563195/))
IndiGo to connect Kolkata and Shanghai with daily non-stop service from 29 March; announcement made on 3 March
IndiGo announced on 3 March that it will launch daily non-stop Kolkata–Shanghai flights from 29 March 2026, reopening an important trade and investment corridor and giving eastern-India companies a faster route into China’s financial hub. The move comes despite ongoing Gulf disruptions, signalling confidence in long-haul growth.([moneycontrol.com](https://www.moneycontrol.com/travel/indigo-launches-daily-direct-kolkata-shanghai-flights-from-march-29-2026-check-timings-schedule-and-route-details-article-13848938.html))