India is gearing up to engage in discussions with Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia, to enhance flight connectivity. This initiative comes as the ongoing conflict in West Asia has severely limited operational capacities for Indian carriers, which rely heavily on this region for international flights. Approximately 40% of the international capacity of airlines like IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet is deployed in West Asia, where many airports are either closed or operating at reduced capacity. The decision to pursue these talks was made during an inter-ministerial meeting in March, with India's civil aviation authority set to engage with its counterparts in these Southeast Asian countries. Recent agreements have already increased flight capacities significantly; for instance, the number of flights between India and Vietnam has risen to 42 per week, and between India and Indonesia to 9,000 seats per week. With the summer holiday season approaching, the increase in flights is expected to keep fares stable and provide more options for travelers. Travel industry executives note that Southeast Asia has become a prime beneficiary of the reduced capacity in Gulf routes, offering Indian travelers better connectivity and value for money.