Dubai Airports March 22 update: Air India & Air India Express announce 50 flights; IndiGo issues fresh travel advisory

Operations across Dubai’s airports—especially Dubai International Airport (DXB)—remain active, but delays and schedule adjustments have been reported as of March 22 amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Travellers are advised to monitor the latest airline advisories, with Indian carriers such as IndiGo and Air India issuing updated travel guidance.IndiGo travel advisory as of March 22, 2026IndiGo has issued a travel advisory confirming that the airline is operating select flights on 22 March 2026. The airline also stressed that the teams are working to support passengers affected by the situation. IndiGo took to X and issues a travel advisory which read, “As part of this effort, we are operating the below-mentioned flights on 22 March 2026, in line with prevailing safety conditions and necessary regulatory approvals. Given that flight schedules may change at short notice, customers are encouraged to check their flight status https://bit.ly/31paVKQ before leaving for the airport. A dedicated contact center desk remains available to assist with any queries or support required during this time.”The airline advisory encourages passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport. There’s a dedicated contact center to help travellers with real-time support.Air India and Air India Express to run 50 flightsAir India along with its subsidiary Air India Express also announced to operate a total of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights between India and the West Asia region on 22 March 2026.Air India#ImportantUpdateAir India and Air India Express will operate a combined total of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 22 March 2026. Passengers flying should remember:Not to travel to the airport without a confirmed ticketRegularly check flight statusOnly rely on official airline websitesArrive early Expect delays, cancellations and rescheduling Be flexible with travel plansWhile flights are still operating at a reduced capacity, the situation remains uncertain in the Gulf because of regional tensions. Amid all these, the airlines have stressed that the safety of passengers and crew remain their priority.