The airline continues to operate flights to and from Jeddah and other cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kochi, and Kozhikode.
“In response to our ongoing safety evaluations and the current situation in the Middle East, Akasa Air is progressively resuming select services in the region,” the airline stated in a travel advisory disseminated on X.
#TravelUpdate: March 18, 2026 | 15:30 IST
In light of our continuous safety assessment and the current Middle Eastern situation, Akasa Air is progressively reinstating select services in the region.• Starting today, flights will commence to/from…
— Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) March 18, 2026
The airline emphasized that the operation of these flights is “dependent on the current situation and our ongoing safety assessments and may change.”
Flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Kuwait will remain suspended until March 21.
In addition, Akasa Air has extended its cancellation or rescheduling fee waiver policy for all passengers booked to or from these cities until March 31.
“Passengers may choose a full refund, credited to the original payment method within seven days, or reschedule their flights at no extra charge,” it added.
Those who purchased tickets through a travel partner should contact them directly for assistance.
Akasa Air is actively monitoring the situation in West Asia regarding these destinations. Any changes to flight status for these routes will be communicated promptly.
“The safety and well-being of our passengers and crew are our top priorities. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time,” the airline noted.
For more information, passengers are encouraged to check their flight status or reach out to the Akasa Care Centre at +91 9606112131.
Updates from Air India and IndiGo
On Wednesday, March 18, Air India and Air India Express collectively operated 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights to and from the West Asia region.
Both airlines maintained their scheduled services to and from Jeddah and Muscat, including a total of 14 flights between India and Jeddah.
Air India and Air India Express will together operate a combined total of 50 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 18 March 2026.Read more: https://t.co/J3F7Pg1h7o
— Air India (@airindia) March 17, 2026
IndiGo stated on Tuesday evening that flights to and from Dubai remain impacted and will resume based on the prevailing safety conditions and required regulatory approvals, it added.
Travel Advisory
Even though flight schedules are subject to change at short notice due to the evolving circumstances, IndiGo has managed to reunite many customers with their loved ones and remains dedicated to assisting those still planning their trips.As per the latest…
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) March 17, 2026
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