Air India and Air India Express have given important information for Indians working and traveling in Gulf countries. On March 16, these two airlines together have decided to operate a total of 48 flights to West Asia. These include both scheduled and non-scheduled flights. This step will provide great relief to the passengers amid the recent problems related to flights.
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For which cities and countries will these 48 flights operate?
Air India Group has said that out of total 48 flights, 22 will be regular (Scheduled) flights, while 26 will be ad-hoc (Non-Scheduled) flights. Ad-hoc flights are being operated after obtaining permission from the airport authorities of UAE and Saudi Arabia. Complete information about these flights is given below.
Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): There will be a total of 10 flights here. Air India will fly from Delhi and Mumbai, while Air India Express will serve from Bengaluru, Kozhikode and Mangaluru.
Oman (Muscat): 12 regular flights have been scheduled for Muscat, which will connect to Delhi, Kannur, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi.
UAE and Riyadh: 26 special flights will be operated to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Riyadh. Operation of these flights will depend on slots and local permissions.
Ticket rebooking and refund facility for passengers
The airline has provided special facilities for those passengers whose earlier flights were canceled or suspended. Now passengers can rebook their tickets for a later date without any extra charges. Apart from this, if someone does not want to travel, then he will get full refund of the ticket. The airline is in constant touch with its customers.
A big advantage for travelers living in UAE is that they can rebook their tickets from any airport in UAE to any city in India without any extra fees. The airline is also providing new options to the affected passengers by contacting their registered mobile numbers. The airline administration has advised all passengers to check the status of their flight before going to the airport.