Another 688 Indians stranded in New Delhi-Ukraine returned home yesterday on Air India special flights.
Eastern European country Ukraine; This is a country that seceded from the Soviet Union. Currently, Russian troops are waging war on Ukraine, which is causing great controversy around the world. The federal government has been working to rescue Indians stranded there.
On the first flight from the Romanian capital Bucharest to India the day before yesterday, 219 Indians landed. Yesterday another 688 Indians returned home. An Air India special flight from Bucharest, Romania, arrived at the Delhi International Airport at 2:45 am yesterday with 250 Indians on board.
Similarly, another flight with 240 Indians departing from Budapest, Hungary arrived in Delhi at 9:20 am yesterday. Those who arrived at the station were warmly welcomed by their family and friends. Survivors from the war-torn country were overjoyed, they told reporters. Expressing happiness over their return to the motherland, they thanked the Central Government.
How much does it cost?
Air India has been using Boeing 787 aircraft to bring Indians to Ukraine. It has been revealed that it will cost around Rs 7-8 lakh to operate the aircraft for an hour and a total of Rs 1.10 crore to fly to Ukraine. For this, there is no charge for those coming from Ukraine. The full cost has been borne by the Central Government. In addition, the Central Government has decided to operate seven more special flights to Romania and Hungary to rescue Indians stranded in Ukraine.
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How much does the flight cost?
Air India has been using Boeing 787 aircraft to bring in Indians. It has been revealed that it will cost around Rs 7-8 lakh to operate the aircraft for an hour and a total of Rs 1.10 crore to fly to Ukraine. For this, there is no charge for those coming from Ukraine. It is noteworthy that the entire cost has been borne by the Central Government.
Sigh of relief
Those who arrived at the Delhi airport early yesterday morning from Ukraine were greeted by their families and friends. Survivors from the war-torn country were overjoyed, they told reporters. Expressing happiness over their return to the motherland, they thanked the Central Government.