Muscat Flights Remain As Air India Group Runs 44 Services Amid Dubai Suspension

A small white airplane parked outside a hangar. (Photo by Horizon flights on Unsplash )

A small white airplane parked outside a hangar. (Photo by Horizon flights on Unsplash)

Summary
  • Air India Group to operate 44 flights to Muscat and Jeddah on Tuesday
  • Dubai Airport halted landing permissions for foreign carriers
  • IndiGo and SpiceJet paused or restricted Dubai services via posts on X
  • Passengers advised to check status and use rebooking or refund options

Air India Group will operate 44 scheduled and non‑scheduled flights to muscat and Jeddah on Tuesday, as reported, with Air India and Air India Express maintaining connectivity despite disruptions to Dubai services.

Authorities at Dubai Airport temporarily halted landing permissions for foreign carriers, prompting Indian airlines to suspend Dubai operations, the carriers said, and forcing adjustments across the region.

IndiGo said in a post on X that the suspension of landing permissions at Dubai has impacted its operations and forced it to pause services on the route, while SpiceJet said in a post on X that its flights to and from Dubai have been restricted by the evolving situation.

Impact And Operational Response

Tata Group‑owned carriers continued services to other key West Asia destinations, operating the 44 flights as a mix of scheduled operations and additional services to manage passenger movement during the disruption.

The developments reflect a broader impact on aviation from the West Asia crisis, with airlines adjusting schedules and prioritising safety as Dubai, a major transit hub for Indian travellers, faced fresh restrictions that disrupted onward travel.

Airlines have urged passengers to check flight status before departure and to use available rebooking or refund options, noting that further operational changes remain likely depending on the situation.