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New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday resumes flight services between India and Riyadh and said it is closely monitoring the situation

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in West Asia and its possible impacts on airspace in the region. Airlines begin to restore some operations while keeping passenger safety and schedule stability in focus.

Indian carriers are restarting their operations from March 12. On the first day, just three flights are operating to Mumbai, run by Air India and IndiGo. Air India Express is operating one service to Calicut, reflecting a phased and calculated resumption strategy.

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Heavy passenger movement from Gulf

The restarting would add relief to many Indian travellers, especially those working in Saudi Arabia, after days of uncertainty in the Gulf region. Since the start of the crisis between February 28 and March 11, over 1.5 lakh passengers travelled from Gulf countries to India. This clearly states how important these routes are for Indian travellers.

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In order to provide connection for customers returning home or travelling for work and family obligations, airlines have continued to operate flights from a number of significant cities throughout the Gulf.

Flights resume from West Asia amid tensions

To restore the connectivity across the region, Indian airlines have scheduled 57 inbound flights to India on March 12 from several West Asian cities. Airlines are trying their best to restore the services but the operations depend on operational feasibility and the volatile situation in the Middle East.

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Many of these aircraft connect to major Indian cities, including Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Kozhikode which are important entry points for passengers from the Gulf.

The Ministry is closely coordinating with airlines to ensure smooth passenger movement while monitoring fares to prevent any under surges during this period. The aviation has advised the travelling passengers to stay in touch with the airlines for the latest updates on schedules, routes and travel advisories.

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Middle East crisis: Indian carriers resume flights to Riyadh as Aviation Ministry monitors West Asia airspace

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