270 repatriation flights from UAE for Indians next month

  • Date: 29-Sep-2020
  • Source: Saudi Gazette
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:UAE
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270 repatriation flights from UAE for Indians next month

NEW DELHI — India's Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday announced a packed schedule of 270 repatriation flights out of the United Arab Emirates, starting from Oct. 1 to bring back its citizens who wish to return home.

The ministry said its new schedule, which will run until Oct. 25, constitutes the seventh phase of its repatriation mission, known as Vande Bharat. The state-owned budget airline, Air India Express will operate these flights. They may be supplemented later, if needed, by other Indian carriers, it added.

These flights will depart from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah,