- Air India and IndiGo will operate select flights to the Middle East on April 8, depending on airport safety and regulatory approvals.
- Operations remain limited and subject to change due to prevailing conditions.
- Passengers are advised to check flight details before heading to the airp
Indian airlines Air India and IndiGo have decided that selected flights will fly over the Middle East on Wednesday due to service dependency on current airport safety conditions and official clearances in the region, according to reports.
Airline Flight Restrictions
Air India and Air India Express issued a travel advisory stating they will operate a combination of scheduled and non-scheduled flights to select West Asian destinations on April 8. However, the airline cautioned that these services remain subject to slot availability and "prevailing conditions" at departure airports. While some connectivity is being maintained, the airline emphasized that operations could change at any moment based on the situation on the ground.
IndiGo confirmed it will maintain select flights to and from the Middle East, stating in a travel advisory that it remains committed to helping passengers reach their destinations. The airline noted that these operations will continue 'today' with selected services in strict accordance with necessary regulatory approvals.
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What's The Advisory?
Citing evolving ground conditions, both carriers stated that the "safety and well-being of customers and crew" is their priority, advising travellers to check their flight details before leaving for the airport. IndiGo specifically urged travellers to verify their flight details in advance, noting that its support teams are available through its contact centre for any necessary assistance.
According to Air India's latest route-wise updates, operations across its Middle East network will remain significantly restricted on April 8. The airline is currently operating flights only on select routes, either as scheduled or on an ad hoc basis, while services to several other stations in the region remain suspended for the day.
Flight Details
While airports in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi (UAE), Jeddah (Saudi Arabia), and Muscat (Oman) are seeing some flight movement, others remain inactive. No operations are currently listed for destinations including Al Ain, Riyadh, Dammam, Doha, Bahrain, Tel Aviv, and Kuwait.
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