- India plans 50 flights from West Asia on March 9
- Civil Aviation Ministry closely monitoring regional airspace conditions
- Over 8,000 passengers returned to India on March 7 flights
- Government watching airfares to prevent surge during crisis
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 9th March: India is planning 50 flights from West Asia on March 9 as authorities continue to closely monitor the evolving airspace situation in the region, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said.
The ministry stated that airlines are making operational adjustments to ensure passenger safety and maintain smooth flight operations between India and the West Asia region amid the ongoing developments affecting regional airspace.
Passenger movement data released by the ministry showed that 51 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India on March 7, carrying 8,175 passengers from various destinations in the Gulf region.
For March 8, Indian carriers including Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air planned 49 inbound flights from key airports such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah, depending on operational feasibility and prevailing conditions.
According to the latest update from the Civil Aviation Ministry, 50 flights are planned for March 9 to facilitate the return of passengers travelling between the Gulf region and India.
Officials said Indian carriers are continuously assessing the situation at airports across the region and may operate additional flights if conditions permit.
The ministry added that it remains in constant coordination with airlines and other stakeholders to ensure safe and orderly travel operations.
Authorities are also closely monitoring airfare trends to prevent any unusual increase in ticket prices during the current situation.
Passengers have been advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding flight schedules and travel advisories.
The Civil Aviation Ministry said it will continue to review developments in the region and issue further updates as required.
