Tens of thousands of airline passengers remain stranded as the Iran war spreads across the Gulf region, disrupting major flight routes and forcing widespread cancellations. Amid the escalating tensions, governments and airlines have been working urgently to evacuate citizens from affected areas. In a significant relief effort, an IndiGo special flight from Jeddah brought back around 200 Indian nationals on Tuesday night. The flight landed in Ahmedabad at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport late at night, offering much-needed reassurance to anxious families awaiting their loved ones. Authorities have indicated that additional relief flights may be arranged depending on the evolving situation in the Gulf region.

Source: Indian Express March 04, 2026 09:16 UTC