West Asia Airspace Update: Indian Airlines Plan 50 Flights on March 9 Amid Ongoing Monitoring

New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving West Asia airspace situation affecting air travel between India and several countries in the region. Authorities said airlines are making operational adjustments to ensure passenger safety and smooth flight operations.

According to the ministry, Indian airlines are continuing flights from major airports in the region while closely assessing the situation.

50 Flights Planned for March 9

Officials said that Indian carriers are planning to operate around 50 flights on March 9, 2026, depending on operational feasibility and prevailing airspace conditions.

Major Indian airlines involved in these operations include:

• Air India

• Air India Express

• IndiGo

• SpiceJet

• Akasa Air

These flights are being operated primarily from key airports across West Asia.

Flights Operated on March 7 and 8

Passenger movement data released by the government shows that 51 inbound flights arrived in India on March 7, carrying 8,175 passengers from the West Asia region.

For March 8, 2026, Indian airlines had scheduled 49 inbound flights from several regional airports.

The flights originated from major aviation hubs including:

• Dubai

• Abu Dhabi

• Ras Al Khaimah

• Fujairah

• Muscat

• Jeddah

Officials said operations remain subject to prevailing security and airspace conditions.

Government Monitoring Airfares

The Civil Aviation Ministry said it is also closely monitoring ticket prices to ensure that passengers are not affected by sudden fare hikes during the current situation.

Authorities are working with airlines and aviation stakeholders to maintain reasonable airfares and avoid any abnormal surge in ticket prices.

More Flights May Be Added

Airlines are continuously reviewing conditions at other airports in the region. Depending on ground conditions, additional flights may be introduced to facilitate passenger movement.

The government said it remains in constant coordination with airlines and airport authorities to manage the situation effectively.

Advisory for Passengers

Passengers traveling between India and West Asia have been advised to stay in contact with their respective airlines for the latest updates on flight schedules and travel advisories.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation said it will continue to monitor developments closely and issue further updates as required.