Amidst the ongoing tension in West Asia and continuous cancellation of flights, a relief news came on Friday, March 6, 2026. A special flight of SpiceJet has flown from Fujairah (UAE) and reached Delhi’s IGI Airport safely. There were many Indian passengers on board this flight who had gone there to attend a program and were stuck there due to the war-like situation. Their families have heaved a sigh of relief with their safe return.
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Who were the passengers on the flight?
According to the report, there were about 50 people in this flight who had gone to UAE to participate in the ‘Vijay Ratna’ award function. This event took place on 28 February 2026. By the time of return, many air routes were closed due to the ongoing conflict between America, Israel and Iran. This included award winning people and some journalists who were upset due to the cancellation of flights.
What facilities did the airlines and the government provide?
SpiceJet and other airlines have taken many necessary steps to safely evacuate the passengers. The government is also keeping an eye on this so that people do not face much trouble.
SpiceJet Special Flights: The airline has decided to run 8 special flights to bring back the stranded Indians. These flights have been scheduled between March 4 and March 8.
Air India Refund: Air India has given great relief to the passengers. If someone had booked tickets till February 28, they can reschedule their journey till March 10, 2026 or get a full refund.
Big impact: According to statistics, between February 28 and March 5, about 25,000 flights were canceled in this region, affecting thousands of people.
Travelers praised UAE government
Passengers shared their experiences after landing at Delhi airport. He told that he got a lot of help there in difficult times. When flights were being canceled and there was uncertainty, the UAE government made arrangements for their accommodation and hotels. India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is also continuously monitoring the situation and ensuring that flight fares are not increased arbitrarily.
