As West Asia volatility affects India-regional air links, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is actively tracking developments and coordinating with airlines for safe, seamless ops. Airlines are recalibrating schedules to prioritize passenger security.
Positive Strides:Riyadh connectivity resumes March 12: Air India & IndiGo operate 3 services to Mumbai; Air India Express flies 1 to Calicut.
Feb 28–Mar 11: 1,50,457 passengers arrived from Gulf nations.
March 12: 57 inbound flights planned from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Jeddah, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, Riyadh, Sharjah (weather/conditions permitting).
The Ministry is in lockstep with stakeholders, monitoring airfares to curb surges and ensure affordability. Travelers: Check airline apps/sites for real-time updates.
