US-Iran war: Indian airlines have had to cancel as many as 8,359 flights till March 29 due to airspace restrictions, operational restrictions and reduced demand during the ongoing war in West Asia, the government informed Parliament on April 2.
Indian carriers are experiencing significant revenue losses due to the ongoing war, which has adversely affected their operations and network planning, the government said.
From the start of the war in February to 29 March 2026, Indian and foreign scheduled carriers brought back 5,59,952 stranded Indian passengers from West Asian countries. Ministry of Civil Aviation he said in reply in the Lok Sabha.
The BJP MP raised a question about the canceled flights
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from Telangana’s Malkajgiri Lok Sabha constituency Etela Rajender sought details of airline disruptions to the UAE, Dubai and other West Asian countries in view of the ongoing US-Iran war, the estimated losses incurred due to such disruptions, the number of flights canceled due to airlines incurring export losses as a result, and details of export. these West Asian countries.
The answer to the question was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol.
“Until March 29, 2026, Indian operators had to cancel 8,359 flights due to airspace restrictions, operational restrictions and reduced demand due to the ongoing crisis in West Asia,” the minister said in response.
It has been more than a month since the war in West Asia began with joint US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Tensions escalated following the killing of Iran’s 86-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in military strikes on February 28.
In retaliation, Iran targeted Israeli and US assets in several Gulf countries, causing further disruption to the waterway and affecting international energy markets as well as global economic stability and disrupting trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
“As reported by Indian carriers, they are experiencing significant revenue losses due to the ongoing crisis, which has adversely affected their operations and network planning. From the start of the ongoing crisis to 29 March 2026, Indian and foreign scheduled carriers have brought back 5,59,952 stranded Indian passengers from West Asian countries,” the response read.
President Trump’s Iran War Speech
US President Donald Trump said on April 1 that the “major strategic objectives” of the strikes on Iran, which began on February 28, were coming to an end.
In his first national address since the Iran War began with joint US-Israeli strikes, President Trump defended the action, saying he wanted to explain why “Operation Epic Fury” – the American name for the Iranian military campaign – was “essential to the security of America” and the world.
“Tonight, I am pleased to say that these key strategic goals are nearing completion,” Trump said in his anticipated address to the nation.
