Indigo Advises Passengers To Monitor Updates As Repatriation Flights Begin To UAE, Saudi Arabia, And Greece
IndiGo starts UAE repatriation flights, expanding select services to Athens, Muscat, Jeddah, and Madinah.
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has commenced repatriation flights to the United Arab Emirates and select services to Athens, Muscat, Jeddah, and Madinah, the airline announced in a travel advisory on Wednesday. The operations follow earlier announcements and aim to assist passengers affected by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
In its statement, IndiGo highlighted that it is actively working to increase the frequency of UAE-bound repatriation flights starting Thursday to accommodate the growing demand from travelers awaiting return. “Over the past few days, many of our customers have been navigating uncertainty while waiting to return home or reach places that matter most to them. During this time, we remain firmly by your side, doing everything possible to support your journeys with care, responsibility, and constant attention to safety,” the airline said.
Passengers have been advised to closely monitor their flight status and stay updated via the contact information registered with the airline. IndiGo emphasized that travelers should wait for official confirmation before heading to the airport to avoid unnecessary complications.
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This initiative is part of broader repatriation efforts by major Indian carriers. On Tuesday, IndiGo, Air India, Air India Express, and SpiceJet collectively announced over 12 special flights to multiple cities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, aiming to bring home passengers stranded due to the escalating Middle East conflict.
The regional tensions have intensified over the past five days, with Iranian missiles and drones reportedly targeting locations across the Gulf. The United States has continued to exert diplomatic pressure on Tehran to de-escalate hostilities and return to negotiations.
Adding to the geopolitical complexity, Iran’s Assembly of Experts has elected Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as his successor, according to NDTV reports citing local media. The 56-year-old is regarded as a key power broker with significant influence over Iran’s paramilitary Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Basij networks, signaling potential shifts in Iran’s strategic posture in the region.
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