The outbreak of the US-Israeli war against Iran led to the cancellation of flights across West Asia, leaving airlines and governments scrambling to support thousands of stranded passengers.
With most of the region’s airspace still closed due to missile and drone concerns, some people have turned to private jets. Charter flights and limited commercial services are struggling to evacuate tens of thousands of passengers who have had to pay high prices to leave the region.
Fighter jets were also occasionally seen escorting passengers to transport aircraft.
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Jet fuel prices are rising
Jet fuel prices, hovering around $85 to $90 a barrel before the conflict, have risen sharply to $150 to $200 a barrel in recent days.
The Indian Embassy in Qatar is issuing an advisory
The Indian Embassy in Qatar has issued an advisory to Indian nationals living in the Gulf country urging them to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel due to the ongoing situation in the region.
“Due to the current security situation, all Indians in Qatar are requested to strictly follow the instructions issued by the Qatari authorities, particularly the Ministry of Interior,” the advisory issued on Friday said.
The Indian embassy noted that Qatari officials urged all residents to stay in safe places, avoid going out except in cases of extreme necessity, and stay away from windows and exposed areas.
