IndiGo to operate repatriation flights from Jeddah as part of Operation Kaveri

PANAJI: In order to support the repatriation efforts, IndiGo will operate chartered evacuation flights as part of Operation Kaveri being conducted by Government of India, on April 28 and 30, 2023, from Jeddah to Delhi and Bengaluru respectively. The airline will be operating two flights, bringing over 450 Indian citizens back to their homeland over the weekend. The airline is operating these flights with A321 aircraft. IndiGo is closely liaising with the government to offer support for more such evacuation flights.

The Indian armed forces have also ramped up the rescue efforts. The Indian Navy has stepped up the evacuation efforts, with a third warship INS Tarkash joining Operation Kaveri. INS Tarkash has evacuated 326 Indians from Port Sudan and is now enroute to Jeddah.