India Monitors West Asia Airspace Situation; Indian Airlines Plan 50 Flights on March 9

The Voice of Chandigarh 

The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in West Asia that is affecting air travel between India and several countries in the region. Airlines are making necessary operational adjustments to ensure passenger safety and maintain orderly flight operations.

According to passenger movement data, on March 7, 2026, a total of 51 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India from West Asia, carrying 8,175 passengers.

On March 8, 2026, Indian airlines — Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa Air — planned 49 inbound flights from key regional airports including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Muscat and Jeddah, subject to operational feasibility and prevailing conditions.

For March 9, 2026, Indian carriers are planning around 50 flights from the region to India.

Airlines are also continuously assessing the situation at other airports in West Asia to determine the possibility of operating additional flights, depending on safety and operational conditions.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation remains in constant coordination with airlines and other stakeholders. Authorities are also closely monitoring airfares to ensure ticket prices remain reasonable and to prevent any undue surge during this period.

Passengers travelling from the region have been advised to remain in contact with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules.

The ministry has stated that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and issue further updates as required.