MUMBAI: Low cost airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet have canclled all their flights to Dubai due to unavailability of runway at Dubai airport as a result of the crash landing of an Emirates Boeing on Wednesday at Dubai.
“All IndiGo flights operating to and fro India stands cancelled for August 4, 2016. From August 05 till 0730 IST August 07, 2016 – limited flights will be allowed to operate from Dubai airport” IndiGo said in a statement .
“All IndiGo passengers are requested to check their respective flight status via customer relations or Twitter/FB or our web site www.goindigo.in. We have already notified passengers via web chat, smses, and through other channels. Our call center representatives are available 24×7 to address customer queries” the airline added.
Spice Jet said in accordance with the instructions from the Dubai Airport Authorities, all its flights to and from Dubai have been canceled.
“We are taking all possible measures towards passenger convenience and ensuring food and refreshments are being provided to all of them,” the airline said
It said due to the crash landing and closure of the Dubai airport on Tuesday, its flights were diverted to Al Maktoum International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International Airport and Sharjah International Airport.
“We are arranging alternate mode of travel from these airports so that our passengers can reach Dubai city,” it added.
Jet Airways and Air India officials were not available to comment.
Bureau Report
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