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Indian nationals currently stranded in Qatar due to flight disruptions have been urged to submit their details to help authorities assess the number of affected travellers. The advisory applies to Indian tourists and short-term visitors holding the Hayya A1 visa, whose flights out of the country were cancelled between February 28 and March 7, 2026….
A tense moment unfolded aboard a Southwest Airlines flight in the United States after a reported security concern forced the aircraft to make an unscheduled landing in Atlanta, where police boarded the plane and removed a passenger.Videos circulating on social media show frightened travellers raising their hands above their heads while officers from the Atlanta…
In a recent update, Qatar Airways has announced suspension of scheduled flights temporarily following the closure of Qatari airspace. The official update was issued by the airline on its X profile. The suspension will remain in effect until aviation authorities confirm that the airspace over Qatar has been safely reopened. The airline also mentioned that…
Air travel across the Middle East and the Gulf region has been severely disrupted as airlines cancel thousands of flights amid the escalating West Asia conflict.The crisis has forced carriers worldwide to suspend routes, reroute aircraft and revise schedules, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Middle East crisis Hits Aviation: 1,500 Flights Scrapped As Air India…
West Indies celebrates (Getty Images) MUMBAI: Forced to stay back in India following the end of their campaign in the T20 World Cup, the West Indies team might finally be able to fly home on a chartered flight on Friday with assistance from the International Cricket Council, TOI has learnt.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…
Connectivity remains the primary concern as bringing Indians stranded overseas safely home is the highest priority NEW DELHI: The expanding war in West Asia is giving twin nightmares to airlines – especially Indian ones due to the closure of Pakistan airspace to them – and passengers stuck here and abroad. Connectivity remains the primary concern…
80 students among 111 Pune residents back from Dubai (Uma Kadam/ TOI) PUNE: A total of 111 residents from Pune district, including students stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran military conflict, have safely returned home, the district administration confirmed on Wednesday. Authorities said that 184 residents from Pune were initially stuck in the…
UAE Immigration Waives Fines for Visitors Stranded by Flight Disruptions: Huge Relief for Travellers The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) in the United Arab Emirates has announced a sweeping waiver of overstay fines for residents, tourists and visitors who were unable to leave the country due to flight cancellations and airspace closures linked…
Why Are Saudia Flights Still Suspended to 8 Major Cities Until March 2026? The US-Israel-Iran Conflict’s Aviation Impact Saudi Arabia’s national carrier, Saudia, has extended the suspension of flights to and from eight major destinations until March 6, 2026, as ongoing regional tensions and US–Israel–Iran conflict continue to disrupt commercial air travel across the Gulf…
An elderly Indian‑origin couple from Leicester, England, lost more than £2,500 after falling victim to a sophisticated online flight ticket fraud, police said. The couple only realised they had been tricked when they tried to check in for their flight at London’s Heathrow Airport, reports PTI.Dinesh Jansari (80) and his wife Shashikala (78) had booked…
