Airlines have begun restoring schedules between the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and India after a two-week reduction triggered by regional security alerts. Khaleej Times reports that most carriers are back in the air as of 5 July and additional frequencies will follow in the coming days, yet demand for South India routes far outstrips supply. Return tickets to Hyderabad still top AED 9,000 (US $2,450), while Delhi hovers around AED 9,090. Travel agencies say families heading home for school holidays are filling aircraft to capacity, limiting the downward pressure that extra seats would normally exert on prices. Industry analysts predict only a modest fare correction in September once the peak rush eases. Travellers hoping for last-minute bargains are advised to book early or postpone trips until autumn. For corporate mobility managers the message is clear: budget approvals for July–August travel will need review, and team members should build larger price buffers into expense forecasts. Companies with assignees rotating between Gulf hubs and Indian engineering sites may wish to explore alternative routings via Doha or Kuwait, which currently show marginally cheaper inventory. Airlines are also trying to recoup fuel and diversion costs incurred during the security incident. Carriers have quietly re-introduced fuel surcharges of up to US $40 per segment; procurement teams should check contract clauses on surcharge pass-through.
Source: Khaleej Times
