150 city tourists stranded in Dubai

Lokmat News Network

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has begun to impact the tourism sector, raising concerns over the return of travellers who had gone abroad for leisure. With flight operations disrupted and several departures cancelled at key airports, nearly 150 tourists from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are reportedly stranded in Dubai, according to the Travel Agents’ Association. There is also a possibility that some passengers are stuck at airports in other countries

The situation has also affected foreign tourists visiting the city. Twenty-two tourists from Romania, who were scheduled to return via Doha, are now facing uncertainty after the Doha airport was closed. Tourism bodies and travel agents are working to arrange alternative travel plans. Sudden changes in global aviation operations have posed significant challenges for both travellers and tourism stakeholders. Travel agencies, tourism organisations and concerned authorities are coordinating efforts to ensure the safe return of stranded passengers.

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‘Tourists who went abroad are stranded’

“I am currently in the UK. My return flight is on March 5. Nearly 150 people from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar who had gone abroad for tourism are stranded in Dubai. There is also a possibility that some passengers are stuck at various airports,” said Mangesh Kapote, president of the Travel Agents Association of Aurangabad.

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‘Arrangements are being made’

“Twenty-two tourists from Romania have arrived in the city. Their return flight was scheduled via Doha. However, with the Doha airport now closed, their return journey is uncertain. Planning is underway to arrange their travel,” said Jaswant Singh, president of the Aurangabad Tourism Development Foundation (ATDF).