Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi (SP)
New Delhi, Jan 29: Air India (AI) has decided to substantially bring down charges levied by it for flying mortal remains of Indians who breathe their last in the Gulf region. The fee will be cut by 40 percent, and this move will bring major relief to a number of families.
About five million Indians live in the Gulf countries. The decision of Air India will benefit Indians living in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, and Kuwait.
The new charges will be Rs 29,000 for Indians living in the UAE, Rs 41,800 for Saudi Arabia, Rs 43,000 for Qatar, Rs 42,500 for Bahrain, Rs 29,500 for Oman and Rs 40,900 for people living in Kuwait.