Relief for Stranded Passengers: Special Flights from Dubai, Jeddah, Muscat Begin Today
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Special Flights Begin Today to Repatriate Stranded Indians from UAE, Jeddah, Muscat.
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News18•08-03-2026, 07:08
Special Flights Begin Today to Repatriate Stranded Indians from UAE, Jeddah, Muscat.
•Air India and Air India Express launch special flights today, March 8, to bring back Indians stranded in UAE, Jeddah, and Muscat.
•Air India Express will operate 30 additional flights between India and UAE cities like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, connecting to Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Bengaluru.
•Air India's regular flights to Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Muscat (Oman) continue, with additional services from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru.
•Passengers with canceled flights to Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Kuwait, Riyadh (until March 13) can get full refunds or rebook without extra charges.
•Flights to Europe and North America are operating via safe alternative routes since March 2, with some requiring refueling stops in Rome or Vienna.