Overview
- Air India and Air India Express, which outlined their Friday plan on Thursday, will operate 22 flights across West Asia with scheduled links to Jeddah, Riyadh and Muscat plus eight extra services to the UAE that require local and Indian permissions.
- IndiGo published a fresh Friday roster to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Muscat, Jeddah and Riyadh and warned that timings could change at short notice as conditions evolve.
- Passengers on Air India routes that remain suspended can rebook for a later date at no charge or opt for a full refund, and Air India Express customers departing the UAE can switch to added India‑bound flights without fees.
- Following Thursday's revised operations, Air India reported 32 flights across West Asia while IndiGo listed multiple services and urged customers to track updates through official channels.
- Airlines say day‑to‑day operations hinge on regulatory clearances, airport slot availability and safety assessments in the Middle East, which keeps timetables fluid for travelers and crews.