Dubai has imposed a restriction limiting foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31, a move prompted by the ongoing Iran crisis. This decision is particularly detrimental to Indian carriers, which had scheduled the most flights to Dubai, including 750 flights from Air India and 481 flights from IndiGo during April and May. The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing major Indian airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet, has urged the Indian government to intervene and negotiate with Dubai authorities to lift these restrictions. They have also suggested considering reciprocal measures against Dubai's airlines, such as Emirates and flydubai, which are not subject to the same limitations. The FIA warns that these curbs could lead to substantial revenue losses for Indian airlines already grappling with high fuel costs and routing challenges due to restrictions on using Pakistani airspace. The situation has raised concerns about an uneven competitive landscape, as local airlines continue to operate without similar caps. The restrictions have led to underutilization of aircraft and significant operational constraints for Indian carriers.