India’s national carrier, Air India, conducted a special operation to repatriate 149 stranded passengers from Dubai. The flight, AI916D, safely landed at Delhi Airport at 10:58 am IST. These passengers were stuck in Dubai due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East. This flight marks the first operation by an Indian airline to bring back passengers during the current crisis in the region.
Another special flight, AI918D, earlier brought back 143 cockpit and cabin crew members of Air India and Air India Express who were also stranded in Dubai. They arrived safely in Delhi, providing relief to the airline and their families. Air India’s Operations Control Centre and supporting teams have been working tirelessly to make these flights possible under challenging circumstances.
The airline expressed gratitude to the Indian Government, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, and local authorities in Dubai for their support and cooperation in facilitating the safe return of passengers and crew members. Air India emphasized that the safety and well-being of passengers and crew remain its top priority. The airline is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining constant communication with Dubai Airports and relevant authorities to operate more flights promptly, pending necessary approvals.
