On March 6, India’s aviation ministry revealed plans for 51 flights to West Asia. The ministry emphasized that they are closely monitoring airfares to prevent any unjustified increases in ticket prices during this time.
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On Friday, the Indian civil aviation ministry announced that 51 flights will be conducted by Indian airlines connecting India and the West Asia region on March 6, as authorities actively monitor the dynamic airspace conditions impacting travel in the area.
The ministry stated that airlines are making necessary adjustments to their operations in order to prioritize passenger safety and maintain smooth flight services amidst the ongoing circumstances. There is close coordination with carriers and relevant stakeholders to reduce any disruption for travelers.
Statistic data from March 5 shows that 40 inbound flights from West Asia reached India, bringing in 7,205 passengers, which raises the total number of arrivals to 14,992 during the ongoing disruption.
Additionally, the ministry is vigilantly monitoring ticket prices to ensure no unreasonable increases occur during this time. Passengers are encouraged to communicate with their respective airlines for the most recent flight schedule updates, as operations continue to depend on the existing conditions and feasibility.
In another development, SpiceJet announced on Friday that it will operate 14 special flights from the UAE on March 6 to repatriate Indian citizens stranded in the Gulf.
Among these, 13 flights will leave from Fujairah, with one from Dubai. The airline intends to operate nine flights from Fujairah to Mumbai, four from Fujairah to Delhi, and one from Dubai to Pune, to provide additional capacity for returning passengers.
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