There is relief news for Indians and their families living in the Gulf region. Asim R, Additional Secretary (Gulf), Ministry of External Affairs. Mahajan said that the situation of flights from the Gulf region has now become much better and there is no need to worry. Airlines have gradually increased their operations, allowing a large number of Indian citizens to return home safely in recent weeks. This is a big and important update considering the current situation in West Asia.
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How are flights running from Gulf countries?
Airlines from countries like UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia are now functioning smoothly. Airlines like Qatar Airways, Air India Express, Indigo and Gulf Air have increased the number of their flights so that no passenger faces any problem.
Saudi Arabia’s airspace is completely open. Regular flights operate from Riyadh, Jeddah, Medina and Dammam. Gulf Air is operating direct flights from Dammam to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi, providing great convenience to the passengers. More than 2900 Indians have also returned safely from Qatar recently.
Government update on security and return of Indians
The Ministry of External Affairs and all Indian embassies in West Asia are in constant touch with the migrants. The government is also issuing necessary advisories from time to time for the safety of the common people. According to an official figure, more than 2.44 lakh people have returned safely to India so far.
However, during this entire conflict, sad news has also come that five Indian citizens have lost their lives. The government is trying its best to bring back the mortal remains of all these people to India. These include an Indian crew member working on the ship ‘Safesea Vishnu’.
These airlines increased their services
In view of the huge rush of passengers and demand for return, many major airlines have intensified their operations. The following airlines are currently playing a major role:
Air India Express and Indigo: They are providing their services to India from Riyadh and other cities of Saudi Arabia.
Qatar Airways: It is regularly operating one or two flights daily from Qatar to India.
Gulf Air: There are frequent flights available from Dammam in Saudi Arabia to Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi.
UAE Flights: The operation of commercial flights from different airports of UAE has also improved a lot and regular flights are available.