Many passengers from Vadodara, Ahmedabad, and other regions of Gujarat are currently stranded at airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Saudi Arabia, stated an MP and an MLA.
An official confirmed that flights from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad to destinations such as Dubai, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, Doha, Baghdad, and Sharjah were cancelled alongside arrival flights.
Passengers have been notified about the cancellations, and the airport is not experiencing a high volume of traffic.
The SVPIA also released an advisory urging travelers to verify the latest flight statuses with their airlines before heading to the airport and to plan their trips accordingly.
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According to the latest information from MP Hemang Joshi, around 45 passengers from Vadodara are stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
“Our office has set up a helpline for them to request assistance. The Centre is also taking notice,” he mentioned.
Congress MLA Imran Khedawala noted that several individuals from Ahmedabad, including constituents from the Jamalpur-Khadia area he represents, are stuck at a Saudi airport. He reached out to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar for support.
“In light of the Israel-Iran conflict, many individuals from Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and the Jamalpur-Khadia constituency are stranded at the Saudi airport. Ensuring the safety of every Indian citizen must be our utmost priority. I implore the Government of India to take swift and proactive measures for the welfare of our citizens, Dr. S Jaishankar,” he shared on X.
