The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia region and its impact on air travel between India and countries in the region. Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger s
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova condemned a drone strike on the commercial vessel Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean. Calling it "a terrorist attack & a war crime," she detailed the crew's rescue after a gas explosion, criticised Malta's refusal to assist the injured,
The two carriers will also operate their respective scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat with a total of 10 flights to and from Jeddah, and 08 scheduled flights to and from Muscat operated by Air India Express.
Indian carriers, Akasa Air and SpiceJet, have announced continued and additional flight operations to support passenger travel between India and the Gulf region as airlines adapt to disruptions caused by the ongoing West Asia conflict and airspace restrictions in the region.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, "Indian carriers are planning 50 flights for 9th March 2026" from the West Asia region. Passenger movement data for March 7, 2026, shows that a total of 51 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India from t
United States President Donald Trump on Saturday (US local time) sharply criticised United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the lack of UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, claiming that the European Country is now mulling over sending aircraft carriers to West Asia.
Major Gulf carriers, including Emirates and Etihad, have resumed limited flight operations as of Saturday, following regional airspace closures. Services are gradually restoring, with some restricted to "relief corridors" for stranded passengers.
The IRGC has launched the 23rd wave of "Operation True Promise 4," using new-generation missiles against US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan. Iranian state media reported that the strikes also targeted "advanced technology centers" in Israel and maritime assets, including an American
The ministry said airlines are making necessary operational adjustments in view of prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and the orderly conduct of flight operations.
As the joint US-Israeli offensive enters its seventh day, US Central Command confirmed striking an Iranian "drone carrier," reporting the vessel "is now on fire." CENTCOM asserted that forces "aren't holding back" in their mission to dismantle the Iranian Navy, releasing footage of the ma
A total of 281 flights scheduled to operate on Thursday by Indian domestic carriers have been cancelled, confirmed the Civil Aviation Ministry, adding that it continues to closely monitor the evolving situation in West Asia.
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Wednesday said that Special arrangements are being made to facilitate the movement of stranded passengers in the Gulf region as tensions in West Asia rise.