Air India Express, the Tata Group-owned low-cost international carrier, announced the resumption of its Muscat services beginning Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The decision comes after several days of cancellations triggered by regional tensions and airspace closures in the Middle East. The move restores vital connectivity between Oman and multiple Indian cities, offering relief to passengers stranded due to the disruption.
Key Highlights
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Air India Express flights from Muscat will operate to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai, and Tiruchirappalli, with the first service scheduled to Tiruchirappalli at 10:25 local time.
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Services to other Gulf destinations including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE remain suspended until 23:59 IST on March 3, reflecting ongoing regional instability.
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The Ministry of Civil Aviation confirmed that Indian airlines collectively cancelled over 350 flights to West Asia on March 2, underscoring the scale of disruption.
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Passengers have been advised to check real-time flight status updates on the airline’s official website before traveling to airports.
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Air India, the full-service parent carrier, separately announced that it has successfully recommenced scheduled operations to all its destinations across the USA, Canada, Europe, and the UK, ensuring continuity of long-haul international travel.
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The restoration of Muscat services is expected to ease travel bottlenecks for Indian expatriates and business travelers, while Air India’s broader resumption signals stability in transcontinental routes despite regional challenges.
Sources: Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Business Today, Times of India, The Hindu BusinessLine