Air India and Air India Express enhance West Asia operations on 7 March to bring stranded travellers home
With airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman open, Air India and Air India Express continue to operate scheduled flights to and from Jeddah and Muscat.
Enhanced Operations on 7 March 2026
- Around 50 flights are planned to and from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah.
- Air India Express will operate 43 flights across the region.
- These include both scheduled and additional non‑scheduled flights, primarily to bring stranded travellers back to India.
Key Scheduled Flights
Additional Non‑Scheduled Flights
Passenger Support
- Guests with tickets issued until 4 March 2026 for travel between 28 Feb – 8 Mar can rebook within one month at no extra cost.
- Air India and Air India Express are proactively contacting impacted travellers via registered mobile numbers.
- Rebooking is available through the airlines’ websites, hotlines, or via Air India Express’ digital assistant Tia on WhatsApp.
Other Updates
- Flights to Europe and North America are operating normally, though India–North America routes are making technical stops in Rome or Vienna.
- Several routes in West Asia remain suspended until further notice (e.g., Riyadh, Dammam, Kuwait, Bahrain, Doha).
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