Dubai has imposed a restriction limiting foreign airlines to just one daily flight to its airports until May 31 due to the ongoing crisis in Iran. This decision has raised concerns among Indian airlines, particularly IndiGo and Air India, which had scheduled a substantial number of flights to Dubai International Airport (DXB). The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), representing major Indian carriers, has urged the Indian government to negotiate with Dubai authorities to lift these restrictions or consider reciprocal measures against Dubai's airlines, such as Emirates and flydubai. The Indian aviation sector is already under financial strain due to high fuel prices and restrictions on using Pakistani airspace, which has forced longer routing to Western destinations. According to data, Indian airlines had planned over 750 flights into Dubai during the affected period, significantly more than other foreign carriers. The FIA highlighted that the restrictions create an uneven competitive landscape, favoring Dubai's airlines, which continue to operate numerous flights. Other international airlines have also reduced their operations to Dubai, redirecting their focus to more profitable routes in response to the crisis.