West Asia conflict: 15,000 passengers brought back by Indian airlines from conflict-hit region

Indian airlines person brought backmost astir 15,000 stranded passengers from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman since the opening of this week.

Recovery flights began connected March 2, and the figures are until March 5. On Friday (March 6, 2026), 40 inbound flights were conducted, the Civil Aviation Ministry said successful a statement.

As galore arsenic 51 flights are planned connected Saturday (March 7, 2026) — the highest since airstrikes successful the portion began connected February 28.

In summation to Indian carriers, Gulf airlines specified arsenic Emirates, flydubai, and Etihad person besides operated immoderate peculiar flights and a constricted fig of commercialized services.

The Ministry has besides acceptable up a power country and helpline for passengers seeking question assistance. The numbers are 011-24604283 and 011-24632987.