Air India and Air India Express will operate a combined 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from West Asia on 18 March 2026, ensuring continued connectivity amid regional disruptions.
Both airlines will maintain regular services to Jeddah and Muscat, including 14 flights between India and Jeddah. Air India will operate return flights from Delhi and Mumbai, while Air India Express will connect cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mangalore, and Kozhikode.
Additionally, Air India Express will run 12 scheduled flights to Muscat from multiple Indian cities including Delhi, Kochi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Kannur, and Thiruvananthapuram, supporting steady passenger movement.
The group will also operate 24 non-scheduled flights to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, subject to approvals and slot availability, to accommodate increased travel demand and manage ongoing disruptions.