Written by Intern Bencia Costa, Team Allycaral
New Delhi: Indian airlines are set to operate 58 flights between India and the Gulf region today to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers affected by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
In a statement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said Indian carriers are planning to operate 58 flights, including 30 by IndiGo and 23 by Air India and Air India Express.
The Ministry stated that it is continuously monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of West Asia and assessing its impact on international flight operations. So far, 1,221 flights operated by Indian carriers and 388 flights by foreign airlines have been cancelled due to the prevailing situation.
According to the Ministry, Indian carriers have undertaken calibrated adjustments to their schedules. Long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations are being progressively resumed through alternative routings that avoid restricted airspace to ensure passenger safety while maintaining connectivity.
The Ministry further asserted that it remains in constant coordination with airlines and is closely monitoring airfares to prevent any undue surge in ticket prices during this period. Airlines have been advised to maintain transparent communication with passengers and strictly adhere to regulatory requirements related to refunds, rescheduling and passenger assistance.
Passengers have been urged to check the latest flight status directly with their respective airlines before heading to the airport and to rely only on official sources for accurate updates.
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