Airlines publish rolling ‘Flight Status – 8 March’ as West Asia disruption enters Week 2
Three Emirates flights bring 814 stranded Indians to Kolkata after drone strike closure
Indian embassy in Qatar issues urgent data-collection advisory for stranded ‘Hayya-A1’ visitors
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Indian Embassy in Qatar tells stranded short-term visitors to self-register as flights remain disrupted
The Indian Embassy in Doha has asked Indian tourists and short-term visitors stranded in Qatar since 28 February to fill out a new online form so officials can gauge numbers and plan assistance. The move comes amid continuing flight suspensions caused by the Iran–Israel conflict. Businesses should track and support employees in Qatar until evacuation flights resume.
Dubai mission confirms visa-fine waiver and stay extensions for Indians stranded by UAE air-space closure
India’s consulate in Dubai says UAE authorities will waive visa fines and automatically extend visit visas for Indians stranded since the 28 February air-space shutdown. Hotels must keep guests at original rates, and travellers should only go to the airport with confirmed seats on special flights. The clarification eases cost and compliance worries for employers managing personnel in the UAE.
Air India and Air India Express schedule 50 special flights to six Gulf cities on 7 March
With Saudi and Omani skies reopening, Air India and Air India Express will run around 50 flights to six Gulf hubs on 7 March to repatriate stranded Indians. Flexible rebooking is available, but the carrier warns operations depend on evolving security clearances.
7,205 passengers brought home on 5 March; 51 more flights planned as India monitors Gulf airfares
Government figures show 40 India-bound flights from the Gulf brought back 7,205 passengers on 5 March, with 51 more services filed for 6 March. The civil-aviation ministry is monitoring ticket prices and operating a round-the-clock help-desk as evacuations continue.