{"id":5970,"date":"2026-04-05T03:37:16","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:37:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/2026\/04\/05\/dubai-airports-update-april-5-air-india-air-asia-to-operate-32-west-asia-flights-indigo-requests-flyers-to-review-flight-status-prior-to-arriving-at-the-airport\/"},"modified":"2026-04-05T03:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T03:37:16","slug":"dubai-airports-update-april-5-air-india-air-asia-to-operate-32-west-asia-flights-indigo-requests-flyers-to-review-flight-status-prior-to-arriving-at-the-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saharanews.in\/?p=5970","title":{"rendered":"Dubai Airports Update April 5: Air India, Air Asia to operate 32 West Asia flights; IndiGo requests flyers to \u201creview flight status prior to arriving at the airport\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130032711,imgsize-29204,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/dubai-airports-update-april-5.jpg\" alt=\"Dubai Airports Update April 5: Air India, Air Asia to operate 32 West Asia flights; IndiGo requests flyers to \u201creview flight status prior to arriving at the airport\u201d\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a fresh update, Air India, Air Asia and IndiGo have shared a fresh travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from West Asia. While aviation in Dubai and at the other UAE airports continue to be functional amid the ongoing regional issues in the Middle East, airlines are continuously adjusting schedules and operating on a limited schedule.<!-- --> On April 5, 2026, Indian airlines IndiGo and Air India shared fresh travel advisories for passengers. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">IndiGo\u2019s travel advisory<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/>IndiGo updated its travel advisory and shared the list of latest travel flights scheduled to operate on April 5. But the airline in its advisory also requested flyers to, \u201cPlease review your flight status prior to arriving at the airport\u201d amid the evolving situation in the Middle East. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>It stated,<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"13\"\/>\u201cAs of 5th April 2026, IndiGo is operating select flights to\/from the Middle East. <!-- -->Flight schedules are being reviewed on an ongoing basis in coordination with the relevant authorities. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"18\"\/>Customers are requested to note:<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>\u25cf Please review your flight status prior to arriving at the airport.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/>\u25cf Any updates will be communicated via registered contact details.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/>\u25cf Assistance is available through our contact centre for any queries.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"26\"\/>The safety and well-being of our customers and crew remain paramount. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Air India and Air Express update<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>Air India and Air India Express updated and informed to run together a total of 36 scheduled and non-scheduled flights. Air India Group shared an \u201cImportant Update\u201d. <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"34\"\/>\u201cAir India and Air India Express will together operate 32 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 05 April 2026.\u201d<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"36\"\/>It is one of the ways through which Indian airlines are maintaining essential connectivity between the nations. <!-- -->But passengers\u2019 and crews\u2019 safety remain the priority. The airlines are maintaining safety. Dubai has two major airports, namely Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). The DBX is among the busiest aviation hubs in the world and among the main transit points for travellers.<!-- --> <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Travellers should know: <\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"44\"\/> <\/p>\n<div data-pos=\"0\" class=\"id-r-component iIpbx undefined  &#10;        \">\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"airport\" msid=\"130032731\" width=\"\" title=\"\" placeholdersrc=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/83033472.cms\" imgsize=\"\" resizemode=\"4\" offsetvertical=\"0\" placeholdermsid=\"47529300\" type=\"thumb\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/photo\/msid-130032731\/airport.jpg\" data-api-prerender=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"47\"\/>Arrive early at the airport only if you have a confirmed ticket<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"49\"\/>Stay informed <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"51\"\/>Keep in touch with the airlines directly<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/>Be ready with travel documents <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"55\"\/>Allow extra time for security checks <span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"57\"\/>Despite all issues and conflict in the Gulf, Indian Airlines including Air India, Air India Express and IndiGo, continue to operate flights in limited numbers to help stranded passengers.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"59\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/life-style\/travel\/news\/dubai-airports-update-april-5-air-india-air-asia-to-operate-32-west-asia-flights-indigo-requests-flyers-to-review-flight-status-prior-to-arriving-at-the-airport\/articleshow\/130032616.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a fresh update, Air India, Air Asia and IndiGo have shared a fresh travel advisory for passengers travelling to and from West Asia. 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