New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Indian carriers have planned 50 inbound flights from airports in the Iran war-affected West Asia region on Monday, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions, according to the government.Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, Spicejet and Akasa are set to operate flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah.The Ministry of Civil Aviation said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia affecting air tra…
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New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Air travel between India and the Gulf region is gradually resuming amid disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, with airlines including Air India and IndiGo announcing special and scheduled flights on Saturday to bring back stranded passengers.Flight operations between India and several Middle Eastern destinations had been severely affected after multiple countries in West Asia temporarily closed their airspace due to the conflict between Iran and Israel…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Passengers arriving in Delhi from Muscat on Friday said the situation in Oman remained normal despite rising tensions in parts of West Asia, adding that they did not face any difficulties during their stay or travel. One passenger said that daily life in Oman continues without disruption.“Normal life is going on as usual. All offices and schools are functioning normally. People are helping each other, so we did not face any problems,” the passenger told IANS.Another…
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) Air India announced on Wednesday that it is introducing more flights to Toronto, Frankfurt, and Paris “in response to the high demand” amid the ongoing Middle East crisis.”From 5 to 11 March, we’re operating 3 additional flights between Delhi and Toronto. From 7 to 10 March, we’ve added three flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and one flight between Delhi and Paris (Charles de Gaulle),” Air India said in a statement.”These additional services will provide more fli…
Mumbai, March 3 (IANS) As flight operations gradually resume amid disruptions in the Middle East, passengers returning to India recounted challenging journeys and tense moments, even as they described conditions in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi as largely normal.Speaking to IANS at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, travellers shared how rerouted flights, temporary airspace closures, and uncertainty over possible escalation prompted many to cut short their trips and head ho…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on Tuesday that in view of the evolving situation in the Middle East and Persian Gulf, it has begun repatriation efforts aligned with the relevant authorities in India and the respective governments. Four such flights are now en route to Jeddah and one is expected to be operated to and from Muscat, later in the day.”From Wednesday, more scheduled flights and seat capacity are expected to be offered. IndiGo will be reinstating select fli…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Indians returning from Muscat and Oman, on Tuesday, expressed relief upon reaching home safely and appreciated the authorities’ efforts in managing the tense situation in the region. Many passengers said they were happy and relieved after landing in India, especially those travelling with children. IANS spoke to several passengers who arrived in Delhi from Muscat.Anisha Agarwal, one of the passengers, told IANS, “Missiles were being intercepted, and out of fear, we …
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth said on Monday that Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya’s voyage to Muscat is an inspiration for the youth to embrace adventure and innovation rooted in civilisational confidence.Speaking after flagging INSV Kaundinya into Naval Dockyard, Mumbai, on her return home after the successful completion of her historic maiden overseas voyage to Muscat, the Minister also highlighted the national significance of the project.As IN…
Mumbai, March 2 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Defence, Sanjay Seth, on Monday, ceremonially flagged in the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya in Mumbai Harbour, marking the successful completion of her maiden overseas voyage to the Sultanate of Oman, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said, an official said. The flag-in at Mumbai marked the culmination of a landmark maritime heritage revival project and underscored India’s continuing commitment to maritime outreach, cultural diplomacy an…
Cairo, Feb 23 (IANS) The United States and Iran have decided to continue negotiations, even as their starkly different visions of a nuclear deal and a significant US military buildup highlight the fragility of the process and the ongoing risk of confrontation.Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi said on Sunday that the next round of US-Iran talks will take place on Thursday in Geneva.”Pleased to confirm US-Iran negotiations are now set for Geneva this Thursday, with …