Indian Airlines Boost West Asia Connectivity from March 12; MoCA Monitors Situation

• Indian airlines to expand international air connectivity, especially to West Asia, starting March 12.
• Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) closely monitoring West Asia situation, with Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu ensuring passenger safety.
• DGCA facilitated additional slots and approved Muscat International Airport as an alternate for flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah, and other key destinations.
• Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, and Akasa Air will launch Riyadh flights from March 12; SpiceJet also secured alternate airport approvals.
• MoCA is monitoring airfares to prevent undue surges and advises passengers to check with airlines for latest flight updates.