New Delhi, March 11 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the West Asia region and its possible implications on air travel between India and countries in the region, the ministry said.

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu is overseeing the situation and maintaining direct engagement with all relevant stakeholders to ensure a quick and coordinated response, the ministry said on Tuesday.

According to MoCA, airlines are making necessary operational arrangements in response to the evolving situation, with passenger safety and continuity of services remaining the primary considerations.

As per operational data for March 9, Indian carriers successfully operated 45 inbound flight...