March 17, New Delhi – Indian airlines are continuing to adjust their operations to maintain connectivity with West Asia as the evolving geopolitical situation in the Gulf affects aviation networks and passenger movement.
Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region on March 17th.
Both airlines will continue scheduled operations to Muscat and Jeddah. Air India will operate its scheduled return flights between Delhi and Jeddah, and two from Mumbai, while Air India Express will operate its scheduled service to and from Kozhikode.
Air India Express will also operate scheduled flights to and from Muscat, including services from Delhi, Kochi (2 services each), Kozhikode, Mangalore, Mumbai, and Trichy.
In addition to the scheduled services, Air India and Air India Express are also expected to operate around 24 non-scheduled flights to and from the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
Photo: File/An Air India aircraft taxis on the runway during the maiden trial landing at Bhogapuram International Airport, in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday, January 4, 2026.