March 03, 2026 : The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India today to bring back stranded passengers, subject to necessary approvals and prevailing airspace conditions.

In a statement, the ministry said IndiGo is working closely with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to coordinate passenger facilitation and ensure smooth travel arrangements. Union Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu reviewed the situation in a high-level meeting attended by Civil Aviation Secretary Samir Kumar Sinha and other senior officials.

The ministry said it is closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation in parts of the Middle East and assessing its impact on international flight operations. Special arrangements are being made to assist stranded passengers, and airlines are deploying additional capacity wherever required.

According to the statement, airlines are also coordinating with foreign aviation authorities and Indian missions abroad to ensure safe and orderly movement of passengers. The ministry has advised travellers to check the latest flight status directly with their respective airlines before heading to the airport and to rely only on official sources for updates.