India's Civil Aviation Ministry intensifies monitoring of West Asia flight operations as regional tensions escalate. The DGCA has approved additional arrival and departure slots while designating Muscat International Airport as an en route alternate for major Gulf destinations including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Jeddah. Indian carriers operated 45 inbound flights carrying over 7,000 passengers from West Asia on March 9 alone. Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo are maintaining scheduled operations to Riyadh, with SpiceJet and Akasa Air receiving operational approvals for continued services. The ministry is actively monitoring airfares to prevent unreasonable price surges while prioritizing passenger safety and service continuity.
