Air India to run 50 flights to West Asia on March 18 due to regional unrest

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On Wednesday, Air India and Air India Express will operate a total of 50 flights in and out of West Asia, consisting of 26 scheduled and 24 non-scheduled flights, due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict.

By PTI March 17, 2026, 11:32:58 PM IST (Published)

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Air India and Air India Express are set to execute 50 flights—both scheduled and non-scheduled—to and from West Asia on Wednesday.

Of these, 26 flights will be scheduled, and 24 will be non-scheduled, as stated by Air India on Tuesday.

“Air India and Air India Express will collectively conduct 50 flights—both scheduled and non-scheduled—to and from the West Asia region on 18 March 2026,” the statement indicated.
The ongoing conflict in the region involving the US, Israel, and Iran has been affecting flight operations.

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