Airlines operating between India and the Middle East have begun gradually restoring services after several days of disruptions caused by airspace restrictions across parts of the region. The temporary closures earlier this week led to hundreds of cancelled flights, leaving many passengers stranded across major transit hubs in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Indian carriers including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet have now announced a phased resumption of operations for March 6, with limited services and additional flights aimed at helping stranded travellers return home.
IndiGo confirmed that it will operate 17 departures covering 34 flight sectors to eight Middle East destinations on March 6. The airline said it is closely monitoring the evolving security situation before restoring a full schedule.
Passengers affected by earlier cancellations will be contacted directly by the airline regarding updated travel plans. IndiGo also advised customers not to travel to airports unless they have received confirmation from the airline.
Travellers were encouraged to check flight status online and use available refund or rebooking options if necessary.
Air India said it has resumed services to Jeddah and Muscat after authorities confirmed that airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman remains open and safe for operations. The airline is also running additional special flights to help stranded passengers return to India.
Meanwhile, Air India Express said it will continue operating scheduled services between India and Muscat on March 6. It is also operating extra flights from Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah to various Indian destinations to assist affected travellers.
Passengers have been advised to regularly check flight status and update their contact information in booking records to receive real-time updates.
SpiceJet said it has added additional services between Fujairah and several Indian cities to help accommodate travellers affected by the earlier disruptions.
The airline stated that the extra flights are intended primarily to support passengers who were stranded after the sudden cancellation of services earlier in the week. Officials said the additional capacity should help ease congestion at Gulf airports where large numbers of passengers were awaiting confirmation of onward travel.
Source: India Latest News, Breaking News Today, Top News Headlines | Times Now
