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Covid-19: This travel company in Oman helps in flying passengers home

AlHind Group serves as a “coordinating point” for all travel requirements of individual passengers and groups and corporates and will also assist in obtaining the necessary permissions from the diplomatic missions abroad.

TAS News Service

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Sunday, April 12, 2020

MUSCAT: So your flight’s canceled, airports closed, but you need to get home to be with your family.

Many countries around the world have closed borders to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, leaving many stranded as travel industry has taken a hit.

However, a leading travel agency that has branches in Oman is helping people travel in these difficult situations.

AlHind Group having its presence with 120 branches in India and GCC countries serves as a “coordinating point” for all travel requirements of individual passengers and groups and corporates and will also assist in obtaining the necessary permissions from the diplomatic missions abroad.

Speaking to The Arabian Stories, Mohamed Haris, Director of AlHind Group said the company is receiving a significant number of requests for repatriation. “In Oman itself we get nearly 200 calls asking for evacuation help. “We get close to 50 calls from people, corporates and diplomatic missions daily asking if citizens from various countries can be evacuated. This also includes Oman and with the help of relevant government authorities in each country, we coordinate in the repatriation process,” said

Alhind has entered into agreements with major airlines who are ready to be a part of the evacuation process.

Valsaraj, Director of AlHind Group of Companies informed that AlHind group has always been in the forefront of rendering support to its valued guests and it is willing to assist all Indians and other nationalities in GCC to coordinate with Embassies/Airlines/civil aviation and airport authorities.

“Charter flights or travel arrangements can be planned and excuted to any destinations who wish to travel back from the GCC countries to their home town if permitted. We have dedicated team working towards these goal,” Valsrsaj said.

“Some coutries have started to lift coronavirus lockdown measures. While few airlines have announced scheduled one-way flights to selected destinations too,” he added.

For those who are looking to travel back can contact the following numbers:

ALHIND UAE at +971 522437198 | +971 507556879 | +971 528509186

ALHIND QATAR –00974- 74787192

ALHIND INDIA – +91 94460 01208

ALHIND KWI – 00965- 55315766

ALHIND OMAN – 00968- 98879830

SAUDI / BAH – Will be assisted from +91 94460 01208

Email : trade.updates@alhindtravels.com

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