The impact of the sudden worsening of the situation in the Middle East is now visible on air travel. Going from Tiruchirapalli to Dubai on February 28, 2026 Air India Express The flight had to return midway. Due to not getting permission to land at Dubai Airport, the pilot turned the plane back towards India. A total of 145 passengers were on board this flight, who have safely returned to their starting airport.
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Why was the landing permission suddenly cancelled?
Flight number IX 611 took off from Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) at around 12:45 pm. The plane was moving towards Dubai in its scheduled direction, but suddenly permission for landing was refused by Dubai Airport Authority. Officials said that this decision has been taken for security reasons. The pilot immediately turned the plane back following standard protocol and made a safe landing. Trichy Airport Director has also confirmed that this step was necessary as per security rules.
News of closure of airspace in Gulf countries
According to reports, tension has increased significantly in the entire region after the news of attacks on Iran by Israel and America. Due to this, countries like United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait have decided to partially or completely close their airspace.
UAE GCAA Has called it a precautionary step. Flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum International (DWC) have been suspended until further notice. Big airlines like Emirates, flydubai and IndiGo have also stopped their services.
What should passengers do now?
Due to this situation, people traveling between India and Gulf are facing a lot of trouble. Air India Express and Indigo have advised passengers to check the status of their flight before going to the airport. Airlines have said that the safety of passengers and crew is their first priority. Those who were scheduled to travel during this period can contact the airline’s website or customer care for refund or rebooking options. Dubai Airports has also appealed to the passengers not to come to the airport for the time being.
