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100 Flights From UAE To India Tuesday Amid Gulf Airspace Updates

Around 100 flights are expected to arrive in India from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday as airlines continue limited operations from the Gulf region. Flights are also operating from Saudi Arabia and Oman, while Qatar Airways plans about 10 flights despite partially open airspace. The Indian Embassy in Tehran has facilitated the movement of over 2,300 Indian nationals from Iran through Armenia and Azerbaijan for their return journey. The Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with states and operating helplines to ensure the safety and welfare of Indian citizens abroad.

Key Points: 100 Flights UAE to India Tuesday: Gulf Travel Updates

  • 100 flights from UAE to India Tuesday
  • Qatar Airways operating 10 flights
  • Kuwait airspace closed, flights via Saudi
  • Over 9.55 lakh passengers from Gulf since Feb 28
  • 2,313 Indians moved from Iran via Armenia, Azerbaijan
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100 flights expected to arrive in India from UAE on Tuesday

Around 100 flights from UAE to India expected Tuesday. Get latest updates on Gulf airspace, flight operations from Saudi, Qatar, Oman, and Iran evacuations.

"Efforts remain focused on ensuring the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community in the region - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, April 14

Airlines continue to operate from the Gulf countries where airspace remains open with around 100 flights expected to arrive in India from the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

Airlines are operating limited non-scheduled commercial flights based on operational and safety considerations, the statement said.

Flights continue to operate from various airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman to destinations in India. With Qatar airspace partially open, Qatar Airways is expected to operate around 10 flights to India on Tuesday.

Kuwait airspace remains closed. Jazeera Airways of Kuwait and Kuwait Airways are operating non-scheduled commercial flights from Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia to India. Travel of Indian nationals to India from Kuwait continues to be facilitated through Saudi Arabia.

Bahrain airspace is open. Gulf Air is expected to begin limited flight operations from Bahrain to India soon and is currently operating non-scheduled flights from Dammam Airport in Saudi Arabia to India. Travel of Indian nationals from Bahrain continues to be facilitated through Saudi Arabia to India.

Embassy in Tehran has so far facilitated movement of 2,313 Indian nationals from Iran to Armenia and Azerbaijan for onward travel to India. This includes 1028 Indian students and 657 Indian fishermen.

Israel airspace is partially open with restricted flight operations. Travel of Indian nationals is being facilitated from Israel, through Jordan and Egypt to India.

"Iraq airspace is open. Iraqi Airways has resumed flights to India. Travel of Indian nationals continues to be facilitated from Iraq, through Jordan and Saudi Arabia to India," the ministry said.

Around 9,55,000 passengers have travelled from the Gulf region to India since February 28, when the Iran war started.

The ministry is also in regular contact with State Governments and Union Territories for better sharing of information and coordination. Efforts remain focused on ensuring the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community in the region, the statement added.

Indian Missions and Posts continue to operate round-the-clock helplines and are proactively assisting Indian nationals. They remain in close contact with the local Governments.

Updated advisories are being issued regularly, including information on local government guidelines, flight and travel situations and consular services and various welfare measures being undertaken to support the Indian community.

The missions remain actively engaged with Indian community associations, professional groups, Indian companies and other stakeholders in the region, the statement added.

- IANS

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Rahul R
Good to see the updates. But the real challenge starts after they land. Are the state governments prepared for quarantine facilities and health checks for nearly 100 flights worth of people? We cannot afford another wave.
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Sarah B
The mention of helping the 657 fishermen from Iran is important. Often it's the blue-collar workers and students who are most vulnerable in these situations. Glad to see they are being specifically assisted.
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Aman W
Nearly 10 lakh people since Feb 28! That's a massive evacuation effort. It shows the scale of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf. Our embassies are doing a tough job. Hope the flights keep coming for those still stranded.
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Kavya N
The round-the-clock helplines are a lifeline. My cousin in Bahrain was panicking, but the mission staff guided her through the process via Saudi. It's not perfect, but they are trying their best in a complex situation.
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David E
While the coordination is impressive, I have a respectful criticism. The article mentions "limited non-scheduled commercial flights." This often means sky-high ticket prices that many workers cannot afford. Is there any oversight on fare capping during such crises?

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