Additional special flights to UAE
To support travellers stranded in the UAE, the airlines will operate 32 non-scheduled flights on 9 March:
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Dubai: Air India operates 10 non-scheduled flights, including three round-trips from Mumbai and two from Delhi. Air India Express operates one round-trip each from Mumbai and Bengaluru.
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Other Emirates: Air India Express operates one round-trip each to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru and Mumbai, to Sharjah from Bengaluru and Mumbai, and to Ras Al-Khaimah from Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kochi, with two round-trips from Mumbai.
Scheduled services to Jeddah and Muscat
With airspace over Saudi Arabia and Oman open, the airlines will continue their scheduled operations:
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Jeddah: Air India operates one round-trip each from Delhi and Mumbai; Air India Express operates one round-trip each from Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Kozhikode.
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Muscat: Air India Express operates one round-trip each from Delhi, Mumbai, Kannur, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli, and two round-trips from Kochi.
Cancellations to other West Asia points
All other scheduled flights by Air India to West Asia are cancelled until 13 March 2026. Passengers may rebook at no extra cost or request a full refund.
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Rebook or cancel via the Air India website: airindia.com or call the 24×7 hotline: +91 1169329333 / +91 1169329999.
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Air India Express passengers from the UAE can rebook on additional commercial flights to any destination in India.
Digital support and proactive assistance
Passengers can also use Air India Express’ AI-powered assistant Tia on WhatsApp at +91 63600 12345 for rebooking. The airlines are proactively contacting passengers using their registered mobile numbers; travellers are advised to keep their contact details updated.
The Air India Group continues to explore additional ad-hoc flights across West Asia to ensure safe travel for all affected passengers.
