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UAE Lifts Airspace Curbs, Boosting Gulf-India Flight Operations

The UAE has fully resumed normal air navigation operations, lifting temporary precautionary measures. This has allowed Indian and UAE carriers to operate more flights from the UAE to various Indian destinations. Airspace across the Middle East, including Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Israel, is now open or partially open for flights. The Ministry of External Affairs continues to monitor the situation and provide assistance to Indian nationals in the region.

Key Points: UAE Lifts Airspace Curbs, More Gulf-India Flights Resume

  • UAE fully resumes normal air navigation operations
  • More flights operating from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman to India
  • Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain airspace open for flights to India
  • MEA monitors Gulf region, provides round-the-clock helplines
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UAE lifts curbs on airspace, more flights operating on Gulf routes

UAE resumes normal air navigation operations, lifting temporary measures. More flights operate from Gulf countries to India as airspace reopens across the region.

"The Ministry has advised Indian nationals to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those already there to leave via land border routes - Ministry of External Affairs statement"

New Delhi, May 3

The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures, and consequently, Indian and UAE carriers have started operating more flights from the UAE to various destinations in India, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday.

The overall flight situation in the Middle East continues to improve with additional flights operating from the region to various destinations in India.

Flights continue to operate from various airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman to various destinations in India. Qatar's airspace is partially open. Air India, Air India Express, Indigo, and Qatar Airways are operating flights from Qatar to various destinations in India.

Kuwait airspace is open. Jazeera Airways and Kuwait Airways are operating flights from Kuwait to India. Similarly, Bahrain airspace is open. Air India Express, Indigo, and Gulf Air are operating flights from Bahrain to various destinations in India.

Iraq's airspace is open for limited flight operations to destinations in the region, which can be used for onward travel to India.

Iran's airspace is also partially open for cargo and chartered flights. The Ministry has advised Indian nationals to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those already there to leave via land border routes, with the Embassy's support. So far, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has facilitated the movement of 2,504 Indian nationals out of Iran through land border routes, the statement said.

Israel's airspace is open, and limited flight operations have resumed to destinations in the region, which can be used for onward travel to India, the statement said.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) continues to monitor developments in the Gulf and West Asia region, with focused efforts on ensuring the safety, security and welfare of the Indian community in the region.

It is in regular contact with state governments and Union Territory administrations for the sharing of information and better alignment of efforts. Indian embassies and consulates continue to operate round-the-clock helplines to provide timely assistance and are proactively assisting our citizens. They are also in close contact with the local governments, the statement said.

Updated advisories are being issued, including information related to local government guidelines, flight and travel situations, consular services and various welfare measures being undertaken for the community, the statement added.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Good to see things normalizing, but I'm still concerned about the situation in Iran. The advice to avoid travel and leave via land borders shows how fragile things remain. Hope our government continues to prioritize the safety of Indians in the region, especially those in conflict zones.
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Ananya R
Finally, some relief for the airline industry and passengers! The past few weeks were a nightmare with flights being diverted or cancelled. Air India, Indigo, and others can now ramp up operations. Hope the ticket prices come down as well—they sky rocketed during the crisis! 📉
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Rajesh Q
Good progress, but I'm a bit skeptical. The situation is still volatile—Iran partially open only for cargo, Iraq limited, Qatar partially open. This isn't full normalcy yet. MEA should keep monitoring and ensure that stranded citizens, especially from smaller cities, get timely updates. Not everyone checks advisories regularly.
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Matthew K
This is a welcome development for the Indian diaspora in the Gulf. Over 2,500 Indians evacuated from Iran via land routes shows the scale of the challenge. UAE lifting curbs will help reduce pressure on other routes. Good coordination between MEA and local authorities.
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Varun X
Good to see Indian airlines stepping up. But why does it take a crisis for the government to coordinate with state governments? This should be standard practice for diaspora welfare. And what about those who lost their jobs due to the pandemic and now this instability? MEA needs to do more for their reintegration.

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