New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In response to shifting operational dynamics in West Asia, the Air India Group has streamlined its services for Sunday, planning to run 32 flights across the region with a reduced number of additional or special services.
A portion of these flights—12 in total—will operate as non-scheduled services, largely focused on routes connecting India with the United Arab Emirates. These services remain conditional on slot approvals and prevailing airspace conditions, airline officials said.
Despite the adjustment, connectivity to key Gulf hubs continues. Dubai will remain accessible via a Delhi service operated by Air India, while Air India Express will maintain links from cities such as Mangalore. Abu Dhabi will see flights from Delhi and Kochi, while Sharjah will be connected through services from Amritsar and Kannur. However, routes to Ras Al Khaimah and Al Ain are not part of the current schedule.
Elsewhere in the region, Muscat operations remain steady, with multiple departures from Indian cities ensuring continuity. In contrast, flights to Salalah are still on hold. Services to Saudi Arabia are partially active, with Jeddah and Riyadh continuing to receive flights, while Dammam remains excluded from the schedule.
Operations to Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait and Tel Aviv have not resumed, reflecting ongoing uncertainties in the broader region.
The airline emphasised that its intercontinental services to destinations in North America, Europe and Australia are running normally, with disruptions largely confined to Gulf routes.
Passengers impacted by the revised schedule are being offered flexible travel options, including rescheduling without additional charges or full refunds. Travellers have also been urged to ensure their contact details are updated to receive timely alerts.
Meanwhile, IndiGo confirmed that it continues to operate select services to the Middle East, with schedules being regularly reassessed in coordination with aviation authorities.
