• Source:JND
Add as a preferred

Bangladesh Crisis: Amid ongoing situation in neighboring counrty, Air India has announced a one-time waiver on rescheduling to customers, with confirmed bookings on flight to and from Dhaka between August 4 and August 7. The airline has also stated that it will operate its evening flights on the Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi sector during this period.

ALSO READ: Sheikh Hasina's Last Day In Bangladesh: Meet With Army Chiefs, Son's Call And Violent Mob At Door; What Went On Aug 5

"Air India will operate its evening flights AI237/238 on the Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi sector on 6 August 2024. In addition, due to the prevailing situation in Dhaka, Air India is offering a one-time waiver on rescheduling to customers, with confirmed bookings on any Air India flight to and from Dhaka between 4th and 7th August 2024, if they desire to do so. The tickets would have to be booked on or prior to 5th August. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority," Air India wrote on X.

Earlier in the day, Air India canceled its morning flight from the national capital to Dhaka amid massive anti-government protests in Bangladesh. The country has plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quotas led Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign and flee.

"In view of the emerging situation in Bangladesh, we have cancelled the scheduled operation of our flights to and from Dhaka with immediate effect. We are continuously monitoring the situation and are extending support to our passengers with confirmed bookings for travel to and from Dhaka with a one-time waiver on rescheduling and cancellation charges," an Air India said in a post.

IndiGo and Vistara have cancelled all their flights to the Bangladesh capital on Tuesday. Vistara operates daily flights from Mumbai and three weekly services from Delhi to Dhaka.

Also In News