Evacuation Flight Lands in Delhi, Bringing 300 Indians to Safety

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New Delhi: An evacuation flight from the conflict-hit West Asia landed in Delhi on Monday, bringing over 300 Indians to safety.

Etihaad Airlines flight EY 216 from Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates landed at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) at 8:30pm on Monday.

Family and friends were overjoyed to see the passengers exit through the airport gates, with an abundance of tears, flowers, and grins.

Passengers shared their traumatic experiences, including hearing and seeing missiles being intercepted above their hotel.

Several flights by other airlines are also planned for the coming days, with temporary visas issued to some international passengers to allow them to exit the terminal.

Despite the situation improving slightly, crowds were still visible at airline ticketing areas, as passengers tried to reschedule cancelled flights or waited for clarity from airline representatives.