‘No panic situation’: Passengers return from UAE amid the West Asian conflict

KOCHI: Indian nationals arrived at Cochin International Airport (CIAL) on Wednesday, sharing that there is not a panic situation thanks to their government’s support, amid the heightened tensions due to the volatile West Asian conflict.

A passenger from Fujairah said, “I am coming from Fujairah, as from Dubai there was no flight… The situation in the UAE is under control.”

#WATCH | Kochi, Kerala: A passenger, who arrived at Cochin International Airport from Fujairah, says, “… I am coming from Fujairah, as from Dubai there was no flight… The situation in the UAE is under control… There is not that much panic situation in the UAE as of now… pic.twitter.com/qG9RnjDOxv

— ANI (@ANI) March 4, 2026

“There is not that much panic situation in the UAE as of now because everything is under control under their government,” he added.

Another passenger who arrived from Abu Dhabi recalled that the firing sound was disturbing, but noted that there is not a panic situation.

“Everybody is going to work… The government is supporting a lot. This is not a panic situation, but at night, because of the firing sound, it is disturbing,” he stated.

#WATCH | Kochi, Kerala | A passenger says, I’m waiting for my flight to Austria, which was supposed to go via Dubai, but Dubai is closed… I don’t know when the next flight is, I’ve been told it’s not possible before March 20th…” https://t.co/fXiKwi1oCH pic.twitter.com/I9rbtTJMxT

— ANI (@ANI) March 3, 2026

Passengers arriving at Delhi’s IGI Airport from Dubai also shared their accounts in the UAE, noting that while administrative measures were effective, the sound of explosives had created a sense of unease.

A passenger, who arrived at IGI Airport from Dubai, said, “I was in Dubai for three days, so there were problems at some places, but the administration there managed everything well. Sounds of explosives were coming from some places, but there was not much problem.”

The airlines are severely affected by the ongoing West-East conflict, as many of the leading airlines have announced schedule changes, suspensions, and additional services to mitigate passenger inconvenience and maintain connectivity.

The conflict in the Middle East has entered its fourth day following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, along with other key figures in the Persian Gulf country. In retaliation, Tehran has responded with counter-strikes targeting American military bases and other Israeli assets across the region. (ANI)