Mumbai, Mar 5: Amid ongoing disruptions in flight operations caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, SpiceJet has announced the launch of several special flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India. The airline aims to assist stranded passengers and alleviate connectivity issues during this critical period.
On Wednesday, SpiceJet confirmed that it would continue to operate multiple additional services between major UAE cities, including Dubai and Fujairah, and Indian cities such as Mumbai and Delhi. These special flights are designed to support passengers and ensure smoother travel between the two countries during the current disruptions.
The updated flight schedule, released on X (formerly Twitter), shows the following services on March 5:
Dubai to Mumbai: Flight SG 9014 (1:55 AM - 6:25 AM)
Fujairah to Mumbai: Flight SG 9036 (4:20 AM - 8:30 AM)
Fujairah to Delhi: Flights SG 9006 (11:10 AM - 4:40 PM), SG 9082 (7:05 PM - 12:10 AM), and SG 9085 (2:35 PM - 7:40 PM)
Additional Fujairah-Mumbai flights: SG 9087 (12:30 PM - 5:00 PM), SG 9089 (8:30 PM - 1:00 AM)
For March 6, SpiceJet will operate the following flights:
Fujairah to Mumbai: SG 9014 (1:55 AM - 6:25 AM), SG 9036 (4:20 AM - 8:30 AM), SG 9712 (10:50 AM - 3:40 PM), SG 9714 (8:20 PM - 1:00 AM), SG 9044 (11:30 PM - 4:00 AM), SG 9087 (12:30 PM - 5:00 PM), and SG 9089 (8:30 PM - 1:00 AM)
Fujairah to Delhi: SG 9072 (12:05 AM - 5:10 AM), SG 9006 (11:10 AM - 4:40 PM), SG 9082 (9:15 PM - 2:20 AM), SG 9085 (12:05 PM - 5:10 PM), and SG 9073 (11:05 PM - 3:55 AM)
Additionally, on March 7, Fujairah to Mumbai: Flight SG 9014 (1:15 AM - 5:25 AM) will operate.
Meanwhile, Air India has also announced relief measures for passengers impacted by the ongoing crisis. The airline is offering complimentary rescheduling or full refunds for confirmed bookings made on or before February 28, for flights to and from the Middle East, the United Kingdom, and Europe, for travel up to March 10. Air India has also started operating flights to bring back stranded passengers from Dubai and Jeddah, with priority given to passenger safety and well-being.
These announcements come at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, following coordinated airstrikes by the US and Israel on February 28 against multiple Iranian cities, targeting military infrastructure. The airstrikes resulted in the deaths of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and senior military officials. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at US allies across the region, including Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Jordan. This escalation has further disrupted air travel in the region, leaving many passengers stranded.
