Muscat: The first repatriation flight IX 442 for Indian nationals operated by Air India Express carried 181 passengers including four infants, 48 pregnant women and elderly, and 77 others who required medical care for various conditions to Kochi on Saturday.

Around 30 Indian nationals on visit to Oman whose visas got over during the Covid-19 lockdown were given free extension till Saturday with no additional charges. Also there were mortal remains of 2 Indian nationals who died in Oman.

The flight touched the Nedumbassery International Airport at 8.50pm (local time) where officials welcomed them and were given necessary medical aid and check-ups followed by quarantine for a week.