Passengers who arrived at IGI Airport from Dubai on Wednesday described a city on high alert following a wave of Iranian drone and missile strikes. Returnees like Vivek, a passenger, praised the Dubai government's crisis management and safety protocols.
Amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, Akasa Air on Wednesday stated that the airline will be operating a special flight from the UAE today to support the safe return of passengers and crew impacted by the prevailing situation there, while also running select services to and from Saudi A
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the state government is expecting the Indians stranded in West Asia amid the conflict to return in the next two to three days.
Speaking to ANI at Raj Bhavan, the Governor extended Holi greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh and the country. "Holi is a festival of equality in the true sense. On this day, everyone becomes equal. The feeling of who is big and who is small ends, and people celebrate with enthusi
SpiceJet will operate eight special flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Wednesday to facilitate the return of Indian nationals stranded there amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, a press release by the airline said.
Indian nationals arrived at Cochin International Airport (CIAL) on Wednesday, sharing that there is not a panic situation thanks to their government's support, amid the heightened tensions due to the volatile West Asian conflict.
As the West Asia conflict enters its fourth day, the return of Indian students living in Iran has become a focal point, with their families appealing to the government to ensure their safe return.
A passenger, who arrived at IGI Airport from Dubai, while speaking to ANI, said, "I was in Dubai for three days, so there were problems at some places, but the administration there managed everything well."
A traveller from Mumbai said she was stuck in transit but received support from the governments of India and the UAE. She added that airline staff and hotel teams were very helpful during the difficult period. She noted that the situation where she was staying appeared relatively safer th
Tensions in the Middle East have affected air travel after the United States and Israel launched a preemptive attack on Iran. Following the strikes, Dubai airport was shut down, leaving many passengers stranded as the situation grew tense.
According to an official statement, the airline will operate special flights on the Dhaka-Dubai-Dhaka route to facilitate the safe return of affected passengers.