Indian Carriers To Operate 58 flights To Middle East Today

Earlier on Tuesday (March 3), “Indian carriers operated a total of 24 flights. Additionally, Emirates and Etihad operated 9 flights from the Gulf,” the ministry said. The ministry said it was in continuous touch with airlines and closely monitoring airfares to ensure that there is no undue surge in ticket prices during this period.

According to the ministry, Indian carriers have undertaken calibrated adjustments to their schedules, with long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations being progressively resumed through alternative routings that avoid restricted airspace. The escalating crisis in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, and Iran has significantly impacted flight operations as some airspaces are closed in the region.

“Till date, 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 flights by foreign carriers have been cancelled due to the ongoing situation,” the ministry said and added that it was closely monitoring the situation. According to the figures provided by the ministry, as many as 104 international flights were cancelled by Indian carriers since February 28.

In the last three days, as many as 1,117 international flights were cancelled due to the Middle East crisis. “All airlines have been advised to maintain transparent communication with passengers and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements concerning refunds, rescheduling and passenger assistance,” it added.

The ministry is continuously coordinating with airlines, airport operators, regulatory authorities and the external affairs ministry to ensure safe operations, orderly restoration of services and facilitation of affected passengers.