Air India, IndiGo, Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways and Air Arabia refund and rebooking policy

• Air India flight cancellations: refund and rebooking options

In an advisory issued on March 1, Air India said that passengers who booked their tickets on or before February 28, 2026, for travel scheduled up to March 5, 2026, can avail the following options:

1. Reschedule your flight at no additional charge, or
2. Request a full refund to your original payment method.

• IndiGo flight cancellations due to Iran-Israel war: Refund and rebooking options

IndiGo has extended full flexibility and exemption benefits for travel to and from the Middle East, along with other affected international sectors, until March 7, 2026, for bookings made on or before February 28, 2026. The airline said customers can opt for a full refund or reschedule their trip at no additional cost.

• Emirates flight cancellations due to airspace closure: refund and rebooking policy

Passengers who have booked tickets with Emirates and whose flights are canceled due to the closure of airspace in the Middle East have the following options:

1. Rebook on an alternative flight. You can rebook another flight to your intended destination for travel on or before March 20. If you booked your flight with a travel agent, please contact them. If you booked with us directly, contact us at http://emirat.es/support.
2. Refund request. You can request a refund of your ticket if your reservation is before March 10 by completing the refund form at http://emirat.es/refund if you booked directly with us. If you booked your flights with a travel agent, please contact them.

• Etihad Airways flight cancellations due to Middle East tension: refund and rebooking policy

Etihad Airways has announced that passengers holding tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026 with original travel dates through March 10, 2026, can rebook free of charge until March 31. He also said that:

1. Guests on all Etihad flights until March 10 can request a refund at http://etihad.com/en/help/refund-form or through their travel agent.
2. Guests who booked through a travel agent should contact their agent directly.

• Qatar Airways flight status amid Iran-Israel war: See refund and rebooking policy

Qatar Airways has announced that if one has a confirmed booking with a travel date between February 28 and March 10, 2026, then they are eligible for:

1. Complimentary date changes up to 14 days from your original travel date, or refund of the unused value of your ticket.

• Air Arabia flight cancellations due to Middle East airspace closure: See refund and rebooking policy

Air Arabia has also advised its passengers not to travel to the airport unless contacted directly by them. We also urged travelers to ensure their contact details are up to date by visiting the Manage Bookings page on our website for the latest updates.

• Customers are urged to check their flight status and latest updates on our website and monitor their email for notifications.
• If you booked your flight through our direct channels and your departure is within the next 24 hours, visit our website to select alternative options.
• Customers who booked through travel agents should contact their agents directly.