Iran–US Tensions: 3,000 Gujaratis Stranded in Middle East
Amid escalating tensions between Iran and the United States, nearly 3,000 Gujaratis are reportedly stranded in Middle Eastern countries, primarily in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The situation has triggered growing concern among travellers and their families back home.
According to Manish Sharma, Chairman of the Tours and Travels Association, more than 1,500 people have already cancelled their bookings due to fears of a possible conflict. While all stranded Gujaratis are currently reported to be safe, uncertainty looms over when normal travel operations will resume.
Flight Disruptions at Ahmedabad Airport, Advisory Issued
Due to the closure of international airspace in parts of the region, flight schedules at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport have been severely disrupted. For the second consecutive day, several international flights have either been cancelled or significantly delayed.
Due to the closure of international airspace in parts of the region, flight schedules at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport have been severely disrupted. For the second consecutive day, several international flights have either been cancelled or significantly delayed.
Given the seriousness of the situation, airport authorities have issued an official advisory urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport to avoid inconvenience.
Major International Airlines Cancel Flights
Major International Airlines Cancel Flights
Over the past two days, major airlines including IndiGo, Etihad Airways, SpiceJet, and Emirates have cancelled flights to Kuwait, Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.
The disruption has impacted not only direct passengers but also those travelling onward to the UK via connecting flights. Travellers arriving from cities such as Rajkot to catch international connections from Ahmedabad have found themselves stranded at the airport after last-minute cancellations.
The disruption has impacted not only direct passengers but also those travelling onward to the UK via connecting flights. Travellers arriving from cities such as Rajkot to catch international connections from Ahmedabad have found themselves stranded at the airport after last-minute cancellations.
Passenger Frustration Grows
Stranded passengers have expressed strong dissatisfaction with airlines, alleging that they were not informed in advance about cancellations. Many travellers reported financial losses due to wasted hotel bookings and missed connecting flights.
Stranded passengers have expressed strong dissatisfaction with airlines, alleging that they were not informed in advance about cancellations. Many travellers reported financial losses due to wasted hotel bookings and missed connecting flights.
Families travelling with elderly members and children are facing additional hardships due to the lack of timely communication and clarity regarding rescheduling options.
Help Desks Set Up, Rescheduling Underway
To assist affected travellers, special help desks have been set up at both domestic and international terminals of Ahmedabad airport. Airlines such as Etihad and IndiGo have also opened dedicated counters to facilitate ticket rescheduling.
Help Desks Set Up, Rescheduling Underway
To assist affected travellers, special help desks have been set up at both domestic and international terminals of Ahmedabad airport. Airlines such as Etihad and IndiGo have also opened dedicated counters to facilitate ticket rescheduling.
Airport officials have urged passengers to verify flight status directly with their airlines before leaving home, as schedules may change at short notice due to global instability.
