Dubai’s twin airports remain open, but Indian carriers are chopping and changing schedules by the hour. A Times of India travel bulletin issued at 08:26 IST on 5 April shows IndiGo operating “select flights” only, and urging passengers to double-check status before leaving home. Air India and Air India Express say they will together mount 32 rotations to the Gulf on the day, echoing details released in a separate Air India operations note. The advisory lists best-practice tips for travellers: arrive only with a confirmed ticket, expect longer security queues, and keep contact details current for SMS updates. Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) serve as mega-hubs for Indian expatriate workers and business travellers. Continued flight reductions are stranding thousands of Indian nationals waiting for onward connections to Africa and Europe. Mobility managers moving staff through Dubai are being advised to build in overnight stop-overs, purchase flexible fares and maintain close contact with airlines for re-protection options. The bulletin is the third in as many days, underlining the fluidity of the situation.
Source: The Times of India
