The airline confirmed that all 149 passengers arrived safely. Many had remained stranded due to regional disruptions. Air India said its teams worked continuously to organise the special operation. Officials coordinated closely with authorities to ensure smooth execution.

Earlier, another flight AI918D returned 143 cockpit and cabin crew members. These staff belonged to Air India and Air India Express. They also had been stranded in Dubai. Their safe return brought relief to families and airline management.

Air India thanked the Indian government and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for support. The airline stated that passenger safety remains its top priority. It continues monitoring developments and plans more flights, subject to approvals.

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SpiceJet announced four special flights from the UAE on March 3. These services will operate from Fujairah to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kochi. Two flights will land in Mumbai. The airline will also resume regular flights between Fujairah and Delhi and Mumbai from March 4.

Around 357 flights were cancelled on Monday due to airspace restrictions. Operations resumed gradually by evening. The government is coordinating with airlines, airport operators, and the Ministry of External Affairs. Officials aim to restore services safely and assist affected passengers.

Airlines have adjusted schedules and rerouted long-haul flights to avoid restricted zones. Aircraft and crew repositioning is underway to stabilise operations. Foreign carriers are running limited services based on airspace conditions. The government stated that passenger safety remains the top priority.

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