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149 Indians Return Home on First Air India Flight from Dubai Today

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03/03/2026

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03/03/2026

149 Indians Return Home on First Air India Flight from Dubai Today

NEW DELHI, March 3: Air India has welcomed passengers and crew from Dubai on flight AI916D, marking the first arrival by an Indian carrier in New Delhi today, carrying 149 passengers and 8 crew members.

The airline expressed gratitude to its teams, the Government of India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and Dubai authorities for their cooperation that enabled this homecoming amid the ongoing Middle East situation.

The flight's successful operation underscores ongoing efforts to maintain vital air links despite regional challenges affecting international travel.