Govt approves AirAsia flights for Delhi, Vizag to help Indians stranded at Kuala Lumpur airport

government has approved AirAsia flights for Delhi and Vizag to help Indians stranded at Kuala Lumpur airport due to coronavirus outbreak, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday.

Media reports said over 200 Indians, mostly students, were stuck at Kuala Lumpur Airport due to coronavirus outbreak in country.

government, which on Monday banned entry of passengers from EU countries, Turkey and UK from March 18 till March 31, also closed its doors to those from Afghanistan, Philippines and Malaysia with immediate effect, according to an ditional travel visory.

"Appreciate difficult situation of Indian students and or passengers waiting in transit at Kuala Lumpur airport. We have w approved Air Asia flights for you to Delhi and Vizag," Jaishankar tweeted.

"se are tough times and you should understand precautions. Please contact airline," he said.