New Delhi: The government has extended the suspension of international aviation scheduled until September 30, 2021.
However, Vande Bharat’s mission and other flights under air bubbles will continue and people meet the requirements according to the government’s norms can fly to and from India to them.
International flights scheduled to be suspended on March 23, 2020, and the severity of the pandemic meant that even after 18 months there were no signs of continuing the same at any time in a hurry.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a week’s order to expand the suspension of international commercial passenger services scheduled for / from India to 11.59 nights (India time) on September 30, 2021.
“This restriction does not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA, “said Ordo.
It adds to that “international scheduled flights may be permitted on routes chosen by competent authorities based on case cases.” Follow Live Updatesin The Last One Year, India has operated Vande Bharat Mission flights to many places and has so far formed air bubbles with several countries.
During the second Covid disaster surge began mid-April, around 20 countries had imposed restrictions such as suspension flights from India or more stringent entry norms for travelers from here.
Now, the second wave is receding, some like Switzerland, France, Germany, Maldives and Qatar begins to raise limits.