Amritsar: Rising tensions and airspace closures in the Middle East have started impacting international flights operated by Indian carriers. The disruption was evident at Amritsar Airport on Tuesday, where SpiceJet’s Amritsar to Dubai flight SG-55 was cancelled.
The flight was scheduled to depart at 9:15 AM from Amritsar. SpiceJet issued a warning that other flights may also face delays, diversions, or cancellations due to the evolving security scenario in the region.
This air route holds significant importance for hundreds of Punjabi NRIs who frequently travel to Dubai for work or family reasons. The sudden cancellation has caused inconvenience to passengers.
SpiceJet Issues Official Statement
In an official statement released on Monday, SpiceJet stated:
“Due to the closure of certain airspace in the Middle East, our international flights may be affected. We advise passengers to check the status of their flights on our official website or by contacting our helpline numbers.”
Check Flight Status Before Traveling
Passengers have been urged to verify their flight status before heading to the airport.
They can check updates at: http://spicejet.com/#status
Or contact the helpline:
📞 +91 (0)124 4983410
📞 +91 (0)124 7101600
Broader Impact Possible on Gulf Region Flights
If the security situation in the Middle East does not stabilize soon, more flights may face route diversions, delays, or cancellations. Close monitoring is underway especially for flights to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Bahrain.
