Chennai, June 9:
Air India Express has resumed its Tiruchy–Sharjah flight operations after a temporary suspension triggered by tensions in the Gulf region, bringing relief to international passengers, especially expatriates and business travellers.
The service was restarted on June 7, with the first flight carrying 158 passengers from Tiruchirappalli to Sharjah. The route had been suspended on February 28 due to evolving geopolitical conditions in the Gulf, with operations halted until further notice.
With the resumption, passengers travelling between Tamil Nadu and the United Arab Emirates now regain direct connectivity on a key international sector that serves a large migrant population from the region.
Tiruchirappalli International Airport continues to operate flights to multiple overseas destinations, including Singapore, Malaysia, Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Sri Lanka, making it an important aviation hub for southern India.
Airport sources said the restoration of the Tiruchy–Sharjah service has been welcomed by passengers, particularly expatriates and frequent travellers who depend heavily on the route for work and business travel.