Amidst the increasing tension in West Asia, there has been big news related to air travel for Indians living in Gulf countries. Akasa Air has decided to operate special flights from UAE for the safe return of stranded passengers and crew members. At the same time, considering the situation, Air Arabia has taken a strict decision regarding its flights and has stopped services till March 9. This decision has been taken giving priority to the safety of passengers.
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For which cities is Akasa Air running flights?
According to the latest update, Akasa Air will operate a special flight from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai today i.e. on March 4 (Wednesday). qp 585 Is operating. This flight will take off at 4 pm local time. Apart from this, the airline will also continue its services from Mumbai and Ahmedabad to Jeddah.
March 4: Flights will continue to operate between Mumbai-Jeddah and Ahmedabad-Jeddah.
March 5: Flights will fly to Jeddah from Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Suspension: All flights to Doha, Kuwait City and Riyadh will remain closed till March 5.
What are the rules on Air Arabia and ticket refunds?
Air Arabia has announced that all its flights to and from the UAE will be completely suspended until 3pm on Monday, March 9, 2026. Apart from this, flights to Lebanon, Jordan, Syria and Iraq have been suspended till March 5. If you have booked tickets on Akasa Air till March 7, then the airline is giving you the facility to change the date of travel (Rescheduling) or get full refund without any charge.
Know these strict instructions before going to the airport
Airport authorities and airlines have issued a very important rule for passengers. You are advised not to go to the airport until you receive a call or message from the airline confirming your flight time. Especially avoid crowding at Dubai (DXB), Al Maktoum (DWC) or Abu Dhabi airports. The Government of India has also arranged 58 special flights to bring back citizens, but all these will operate only on the basis of security checks.
