Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03pm on 03 Mar 2026,Tuesday India Global
Hundreds of Indian travellers stranded across the Middle East are gradually returning home as airlines resume limited operations amid ongoing regional conflict. Air India repatriated 149 passengers and 143 crew members from Dubai on Tuesday. Passengers recounted mid-air scares, circling flights, drone interceptions, and blast sounds before emergency landings. One newlywed navigated Dubai-to-Oman by road before flying home. Financial strain hit uninsured tourists as cancellations mounted without compensation. Current NOTAMs show Iran, Iraq, Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Syria remain fully or partially closed. Emirates, Etihad, Oman Air, Air India, and IndiGo are restoring select routes through designated safe corridors, with schedules subject to real-time security assessments. (PC: X)
