Low-cost airline IndiGo has commenced repatriation operations in response to the evolving situation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf. The airline is collaborating with Indian authorities and respective governments for this purpose. Currently, four flights are en route to Jeddah, with another flight to and from Muscat scheduled for later today.
Starting from Wednesday, IndiGo plans to increase scheduled flights and seat capacity. The airline will gradually reinstate select flights as part of a meticulously planned schedule restoration, prioritizing safety above all. Operations are set to resume to destinations including Muscat, Jeddah, Madinah in the Middle East, and Athens in Europe, totaling 13 return flights.
IndiGo is actively working on repatriation flights to stations in the UAE for March 4, pending local conditions and necessary approvals. The airline is closely monitoring the situation at other stations and liaising with authorities to progressively restore its operational schedule. Safety and security remain the airline’s top priorities during this volatile period.
Emirates and Etihad Airways, based in the UAE, have also begun limited flight operations following the partial reopening of Dubai Airports after recent hostilities. Emirates will prioritize passengers with existing bookings as it resumes services gradually. The airline will directly contact passengers rebooked on these limited flights and advises against visiting the airport without prior notification.
While Emirates has suspended all other flights until further notice, it continues to assess the situation for necessary adjustments to its operational schedule. Etihad Airways, on the other hand, is conducting repositioning, cargo, and repatriation flights in coordination with UAE authorities, subject to strict operational and safety approvals. However, a timeline for the full restoration of normal operations has not been provided yet.
Dubai Airports has authorized a limited number of flights to operate from Dubai International and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International starting Sunday evening. The General Civil Aviation Authority of the UAE has emphasized that exceptional flights are currently operating at UAE airports and advises passengers to wait for confirmation from their airlines before proceeding to the airport for a smooth process.
