New Delhi, March 11 -- The Ministry of Civil Aviation has said it is closely monitoring the developments in the West Asia region and their possible implication for air travel between India and the region. In a statement, the Ministry said that airlines are making appropriate operational arrangements in response to the evolving situation, with passenger safety and continuity of services remaining the primary priorities. It noted that, according to operational data for Monday, 45 inbound flights operated by Indian carriers arrived in India from West Asia, carrying over 7,400 passengers.

The Ministry added that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is coordinating with relevant authorities to facilitate additional arrival and dep...