en.Wedoany.com Reported - Air India Express has announced an increase in flight services to the UAE and the Gulf region starting from April 30. The airline currently operates over 40 daily flights to West Asia, connecting cities such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Ain, providing more travel options for the Indian diaspora.

The resumed flights cover major Indian cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Kozhikode, Bengaluru, and Lucknow, enhancing air connectivity between India and the UAE. Meanwhile, the company has also resumed services to Qatar and Bahrain, and continues to operate routes to Oman and Saudi Arabia, as the aviation network in the Gulf region gradually recovers.

With this move, Air India Express is rebuilding the traditional travel corridor between India and the Gulf, with these routes being vital for business travel, tourism, and visiting friends and relatives. Currently, the company operates a fleet of over 100 aircraft, connecting 45 domestic and 17 international destinations.

However, the Indian aviation industry is facing pressure from soaring fuel costs. Industry bodies point out that aviation turbine fuel prices have risen due to regional tensions, potentially accounting for 40% of operating expenses, with total costs reaching as high as 55% to 60%. Airlines have called on the government to introduce temporary relief measures, warning that the industry is under "extreme pressure." After Air India Express increases its UAE flights, if costs remain high, future ticket prices and flight availability could be affected.

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