Air India Express resumes operations from Muscat

Leading low-cost carrier Air India Express has announced that it will resume flight operations to and from Omani capital Muscat starting tomorrow (March 3) with scheduled services to Delhi, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Mumbai and Tiruchirappally.

The first Air India Express flight from Muscat will operate to Tiruchirappally, departing at 10:25 hours local time, said the airline in a statement.

Air India Express is the first Indian airline to resume operating from / to the Gulf region in the current scenario.

"Guests are advised to check the latest status of their flights on www.airindiaexpress.com and ensure that their contact details are updated to receive real-time notifications. For change and cancellation fee waivers, guests may manage their bookings at:https://www.airindiaexpress.com/manage-booking. They may also connect with Tia, our 24/7 AI-powered digital assistant, available on our website, and on WhatsApp at +91 63600 12345," said a spokesperson for Air India Express. 

Meanwhile, the Indian budget carrier made it clear that no decision has been taken with regard to the launch of flights to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE and they will remain suspended until 23:59 hrs IST (18:29 hrs UTC) on March 3. 

"Air India Express regrets the inconvenience caused to guests due to these disruptions and appreciates their understanding and co-operation," the spokesperson added.-TradeArabia News Service