Indians who returned from Muscat and Oman expressed relief upon reaching home safely and praised the authorities for managing the tense situation in the region. Passengers landing in India, especially those with children, were happy and relieved. Anisha Agarwal, a passenger, mentioned that missiles being intercepted led to their decision to return due to fear, especially concerning the safety of their children. Another passenger highlighted the effective missile interception system but chose to return to India for a sense of security, particularly for the children’s well-being. Adil, another returnee, shared his experience of facing uncertainty in Muscat, including flight cancellations, but expressed relief and happiness upon returning to India.
The return of these passengers followed Iranian drones and missiles targeting parts of the region, leading to the temporary suspension of airport operations. Thousands of Indians stranded in the UAE faced disruptions due to flight cancellations and airspace closures in the Middle East. Flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi have now resumed operations, with aircraft landing in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru after days of suspension. Dubai Airports confirmed the partial resumption of operations, advising travellers to await direct contact from airlines for confirmed departure schedules. The restoration of flight services has brought significant relief to stranded passengers and their families awaiting their safe return.
