Bigg Boss Kannada 10 fame Drone Prathap stranded at Abu Dhabi airport amid flight cancellations as Middle East missile crisis escalates

Bigg Boss Kannada Season 10 runner-up Drone Prathap has found himself unexpectedly stranded at Abu Dhabi International Airport as flight operations are thrown into chaos due to escalating military tensions in the Middle East.

Prathap, who was visiting the UAE on a personal trip and was scheduled to fly back to India this week, shared a firsthand update from inside the airport on social media on Saturday, February 28, 2026. In a video message posted on his Instagram handle, the Prathap expressed concern, revealing that multiple international flights, including his own, have been cancelled or indefinitely delayed amid disruptions caused by regional instability and heightened military activity.

“I was supposed to fly home after my trip,” Prathap said, visibly tense amid the terminal. “But all flights have been cancelled. We’ve been waiting at the airport for hours with no confirmed update on departure times.” The reality television personality appealed to fans and authorities for support as he and dozens of other travellers remain stuck, uncertain when they will be able to leave.


According to aviation and world news agencies, flight operations at Abu Dhabi and several other airports across the UAE have been affected after joint military strikes and regional conflict triggered airspace closures and air traffic disruptions. Passengers have been left in long queues, with many flights cancelled and airlines struggling to reroute aircraft amid the tense situation.

The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority has reportedly been working with airlines to reschedule flights, but with tensions continuing, widespread delays are expected to persist for several days. Many travellers, including Indians and other foreign nationals, have shared images of crowded terminals and frustrated crowds on social media.

Prathap, widely known for his strong fan following after finishing as runner-up on Bigg Boss Kannada 10, has used this unexpected delay to draw attention to the situation, urging fellow Indians abroad to stay safe and keep in touch with airline authorities. He has also thanked supporters online for the outpouring of concern and encouragement since news of his predicament emerged.

As of now, authorities have not announced a clear timeline for when normal flight schedules might resume at Abu Dhabi Airport, leaving many passengers, including Prathap, awaiting further updates.