The competent authorities have decided to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India till further orders.
International flights in India on suspension:
The aviation regulator DGCA on February 28, said that the regular international flights will remain suspended.
International flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, special passenger flights have been functioning between India and around 40 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements.
Modification of notice:
Modifying the notification circular which was issued during November, 2021 the competent authority has decided to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India till further orders. This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA, the aviation regulator said in the circular.
The DGCA further said that the flights under bubble arrangement will not be affected.
The ban on scheduled international passenger flights in the country was in effect till February 28 this year
Resumption:
Earlier, PTI reported that the government is planning to resume regular international flights from 15 March. However, no official announcement was by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in this regard.
According to a report by PTI, the government is planning to resume regular international flights from 15 March. However, no official announcement was by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation in this regard.
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