Flight status for March 8: Air India, AI Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet announce planned operations; check full list here

Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo and SpiceJet have announced their planned flight operations for March 8, 2026, as airlines continue to adjust schedules because of the evolving situation in parts of West Asia.

In its update, Air India said, “With airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman remaining open, Air India and Air India Express continue to operate their scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat.” The airline said Air India will continue scheduled flights on the Delhi-Jeddah-Delhi and Mumbai-Jeddah-Mumbai sectors, while Air India Express will maintain regular Muscat and Jeddah operations.

Air India, AI Express add extra UAE flights

Air India also said that, due to continuing restrictions elsewhere in West Asia, both carriers are mounting extra flights on March 8. According to the airline, “Given the continued airspace restrictions in other parts of West Asia, both airlines are operating additional non-scheduled flights on 8 March, with approvals from the Indian and local authorities.”

These extra services include Air India’s additional flights between Delhi and Dubai and Mumbai and Dubai, along with Air India Express operations linking Indian cities with Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Muscat.

The airline said these services are mainly meant to support stranded passengers. It stated, “Since these flights are intended primarily for stranded travellers, priority will be given to guests holding existing bookings with either carrier.”

Air India Express also said all its scheduled flights to and from Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait and Riyadh remain cancelled till March 13, while Air India’s scheduled flights to and from Dammam, Doha and Riyadh remain cancelled till March 10. Passengers booked on these cancelled services can rebook for a later date at no extra charge or opt for a full refund.

Air India, Air India Express flights for March 8

IndiGo resumes Europe operations, continues Middle East services

IndiGo, in its travel advisory, said, “As the situation in and around the Middle East continues to evolve, we understand that many customers are still waiting to reach the places and the people that matter most to them.” The airline said it will restart Europe operations on March 8 and continue services to eight destinations in the Middle East.

It added, “Given the dynamic nature of the situation, flight schedules may change at a short notice.” IndiGo has advised passengers to check flight status before leaving for the airport.

The March 8 schedule shared by the airline includes Europe-linked services from Manchester and Amsterdam to Mumbai, besides operations connecting Indian cities with Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Jeddah, Medina and Muscat.

SpiceJet adds Dubai, Fujairah flights

SpiceJet too has announced additional flights from Dubai and Fujairah to India for March 8. The schedule shared by the airline includes services to Pune, Delhi and Mumbai.