A special Air India flight, departing from New Delhi, evacuated 205 individuals, comprising 199 adults and six infants, from Dhaka on Wednesday morning. This chartered flight, operated with an A321 neo aircraft, was executed at short notice, showcasing Air India's adaptability amidst infrastructure challenges.
The flight's successful operation precedes Air India's scheduled services to Dhaka, launching with two daily flights from New Delhi. Notably, Vistara and IndiGo will also maintain their services to the Bangladesh capital, with Vistara operating daily flights from Mumbai and three weekly services from Delhi, and IndiGo operating daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, alongside two daily services from Kolkata.
This mass evacuation comes amidst the turmoil in Bangladesh, where street protests over job quotas have led to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation and fleeing, plunging the nation into uncertainty.
On Tuesday, Air India had cancelled its morning flight but operated the evening flight to Dhaka.
Vistara and IndiGo will also be operating their services to the Bangladesh capital as per schedule.
Vistara operates daily flights from Mumbai and three weekly services from Delhi to Dhaka.
Normally, IndiGo operates one daily flight from Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to Dhaka and two daily services from Kolkata.
Both Vistara and IndiGo had cancelled their Tuesday flights to the Bangladesh capital.
The neighbouring country has plunged into uncertainty after street protests over job quota forced Sheikh Hasina to quit as prime minister and flee.
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