Prashant Thakur

Etihad suspends all Abu Dhabi flights until March 5; passengers told not to travel unless contacted directly |

Etihad suspends all Abu Dhabi flights until March 5; passengers told not to travel unless contacted directly |

Etihad Airways has suspended all scheduled commercial flights to and from Abu Dhabi until UAE time on Thursday, March 5, citing ongoing regional airspace disruptions. In its latest operational update, the airline confirmed that while regular passenger services remain halted, some repositioning, cargo and repatriation flights may operate in coordination with UAE authorities. These flights…

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Civil aviation ministry steadily resuming flight operations via alternative routes amid airspace restrictions

Civil aviation ministry steadily resuming flight operations via alternative routes amid airspace restrictions

NEW DELHI: Indian carriers have begun progressively resuming long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations by rerouting flights to avoid restricted airspace. In addition, special arrangements are being made to assist stranded passengers abroad.The ministry of civil aviation announced that a total of 24 flights are being operated by Indian carriers today, while Emirates and Etihad have operated…

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IMF says ‘too early’ to gauge West Asia conflict impact as energy prices, markets turn volatile

IMF says ‘too early’ to gauge West Asia conflict impact as energy prices, markets turn volatile

With tensions escalating in West Asia, the International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said it is closely tracking the situation but cautioned that it is “too early to assess the economic impact on the region and the global economy,” as disruptions to trade and energy markets intensify.In a statement, the IMF said it has “observed disruptions…

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