Thiruvananthapuram, March 16 -- An Emirates flight from Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Dubai (DXB) returned midway on Monday, landing safely at 8.40 am after a 4.40 am departure due to the temporary closure of Dubai International Airport following a drone incident.

The flight, carrying 353 passengers and 19 crew, returned following a security incident that prompted a suspension of operations at the destination airport, according to the Thiruvananthapuram airport.

Following the safe landing at TRV, passengers were directed back to the terminal while officials managed the disruption.

The incident is linked to broader air travel suspensions as Qatar Airways has also announced a revised, limited flight schedule from March 18 to 28, due to the...