Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:14am on 28 Feb 2026,Saturday India Global
An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv (AI139) was forced to **turn back mid-air and divert to Mumbai after Israel shut its airspace following military strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026. The airline said the decision prioritised passenger and crew safety amid the escalating conflict and closures affecting flights in the region. IndiGo and other carriers are also monitoring conditions closely and advising passengers to check flight statuses as disruptions continue due to the security situation. The closures come amid heightened tensions after joint US-Israel actions against Iran. (PC: Air India)
