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Akasa Air Eyes Abu Dhabi Return but Extends Suspensions on Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait Routes
Akasa Air is evaluating a phased resumption of Mumbai/Bengaluru–Abu Dhabi flights after regional security disruptions but has prolonged its Doha, Riyadh and Kuwait suspensions to 12 April. The mixed signal underscores continued volatility in Gulf airspace and forces employers to plan around tight seat inventory for India-to-UAE traffic.
Turkmenistan Added Back to Abu Dhabi ‘Green List,’ Ends Quarantine for Arrivals
Abu Dhabi has reinstated Turkmenistan to its ‘Green List,’ effective 4 April 2026. Travelers from Turkmenistan now skip hotel quarantine, needing only PCR tests. The move trims rotation costs for energy firms and should reboot Etihad’s Ashgabat link, signalling further normalisation of UAE inbound travel protocols.