West Asia conflict and closed airspace set to cost Indian carriers ₹2,500 crore
Air India Group publishes day-by-day West Asia flying plan, offers free rebooking
Air India halts Delhi–Tel Aviv service until 31 May amid escalating conflict
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Indian airlines issue fresh Dubai travel advisory as schedules change daily
A 5 April Times of India travel update warns passengers heading to or through Dubai to keep checking flight status as Indian airlines juggle operations amid West Asia tensions. The notice offers practical guidance and reflects the highly dynamic operating environment.
Air India to open Delhi–Halwara route, boosting corporate access to Punjab’s new industrial zone
Air India will launch twice-daily Delhi–Halwara flights from 15 May, giving business travellers direct access to Punjab’s emerging Ludhiana industrial cluster and integrating the new civil enclave into the carrier’s domestic and international network.
Indian Carriers Issue Special Schedules and Advisories as West Asia Airspace Crisis Persists
Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo published emergency Gulf timetables for 4 April as the Israel-Iran conflict disrupts regional airspace. Extra sections focus on the UAE, while routes to Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Israel stay suspended. Free rebooking and refunds are on offer, but fares on operative flights are soaring.
345 Indian Fishermen Evacuated from War-Torn Iran Land Safely in Chennai
India flew home 345 fishermen stranded in Iran after Gulf tensions halted their boats. Using an Armenia transit corridor, the group reached Chennai on 4 April, taking MEA-coordinated evacuations past the 1,200-person mark. The episode spotlights the need for robust crisis-mobility planning for Indian seafarers and migrant workers.