The Ministry of Civil Aviation is monitoring the situation in West Asia that is affecting air travel. On March 7, 2026, 51 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived from the region, carrying 8,175 passengers. For March 8, 2026, Indian carriers plan 49 inbound flights from airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat, and Jeddah. For March 9, 2026, Indian carriers are planning 50 flights. The Ministry is coordinating with airlines to assess the ground situation and ensure operational feasibility, and is also monitoring airfares to prevent undue surges. Passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest updates.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Civil Aviation: The government ministry responsible for overseeing civil aviation in India.
West Asia: Geographical region central to the air travel situation discussed in the policy.
Indian carriers: Airlines based in India whose flight operations are the primary focus.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
West Asia Airspace Situation – Indian carriers
plan 50 flights today
Posted On: 09 MAR 2026 12:08AM by PIB Delhi
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia affecting air
travel between India and the West Asia region. Airlines are undertaking necessary operational adjustments
in view of the prevailing conditions to ensure passenger safety and orderly conduct of flight operations.
Passenger movement data for 07thMarch, 2026 shows that a total of 51 inbound flights operated by
Indian carriers arrived in India from the region carrying 8,175 passengers.
For 08th March 2026, Indian carriers - Air India. Air India Express, Indigo, Spicejet and Akasa- have
planned 49 inbound flights from airports in the region such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah,
Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions.
As per the current status, Indian carriers are planning 50 flights for 9th March 2026.
Moreover Indian carriers are continuously assessing the ground situation in other airports of the region, so
that more flights can be operated by Indian carriers from these places.
The Ministry remains in constant coordination with airlines and other stakeholders. Airfares are also being
closely monitored to ensure that ticket prices remain reasonable and that there is no undue surge during
this period.
Passengers are advised to stay in touch with their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding flight
schedules. The Ministry will continue to monitor the situation closely and issue further updates as
necessary.
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Divyanshu Kumar
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