India’s aviation ministry announced 51 flights to West Asia on March 6. The ministry added that it is also keeping a close watch on airfares to ensure there is no undue surge in ticket prices during the situation.
India’s civil aviation ministry on Friday said 51 flights by Indian carriers are scheduled to operate between India and the West Asia region on March 6, even as authorities continue to closely monitor the evolving airspace situation affecting travel in the region.
In a statement, the ministry said airlines are making necessary operational adjustments to ensure passenger safety and smooth flight operations amid the prevailing conditions. The government is maintaining close coordination with carriers and other stakeholders to minimise disruption to travellers.
Passenger movement data for March 5 showed that 40 inbound flights from West Asia arrived in India, carrying 7,205 passengers, taking the cumulative number of arrivals to 14,992 during the current period of disruption.
The ministry added that it is also keeping a close watch on airfares to ensure there is no undue surge in ticket prices during the situation. Passengers have been advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules, as operations remain subject to prevailing conditions and operational feasibility.
Meanwhile, SpiceJet on Friday said it will operate 14 special flights from the United Arab Emirates on March 6 to bring back Indian nationals stranded in the Gulf region.
Of these, 13 flights will depart from Fujairah and one from Dubai. The airline plans to operate nine flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, four from Fujairah to Delhi, and one from Dubai to Pune, adding extra capacity for passengers returning to India.
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