Scheduled international passenger flights to remain suspended till 31 July
3 years, 5 months ago

Scheduled international passenger flights to remain suspended till 31 July

Firstpost  

India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries, including the US, the UK, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan and France New Delhi: The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till 31 July, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday. “However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation added. Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since 23 March, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May 2020 and under bilateral “air bubble” arrangements with selected countries since July 2020.

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India and China discuss resumption of direct passenger flights after 4 yrs
3 months, 1 week ago

India and China discuss resumption of direct passenger flights after 4 yrs

Business Standard  

India’s Civil Aviation Minister, Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu, revealed on Thursday that talks are underway to restore direct passenger flights between India and China. This morning, alongside Secretary Shri Vumlunmang Vualnam and other senior officials from my ministry, I… As the Chairman for the 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation, I have been utilising the platform to engage …

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till further notice
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India suspends Tel Aviv flights till further notice

The Hindu  

Air India on Friday announced suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv till further notice amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. "In view of the current situation in parts of the Middle East, scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv are suspended with immediate effect until further notice. Editorial |On the edge: On West Asia …

Air India suspends all flight operations to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Air India suspends all flight operations to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund

India TV News  

New Delhi: In wake of the escalating situation in the Middle East involving Israel, Air India has suspended all flight operations to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect till further notice and offered a full refund to all passengers with confirmed bookings. Regional tensions in the Middle East spiked after the deaths of three high-profile militant leaders of Hamas …

Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Until August 8 Amid Middle East Tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Until August 8 Amid Middle East Tensions

News 18  

Air India on Friday announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, effective immediately until August 8, due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. “In view of the ongoing situation in parts of the Middle East, we have suspended scheduled operation of our flights to and from Tel Aviv with immediate effect up to and including …

Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv amidst Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India suspends flights to and from Tel Aviv amidst Israel-Hamas war

Op India  

Amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine war following a massive terror attack on Israel by Hamas, Air India announced today that its flights to and from Israel will remain suspended till October 14 in view of the war-like situation in Israel. “Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October 2023, for the safety of our passengers and …

China keen to restart direct flights to India
1 year, 8 months ago

China keen to restart direct flights to India

Live Mint  

China is keen to resume direct flights with India and negotiating on the matter in the next few months, according to people aware of the matter. China’s strict covid-19 travel restrictions also played an important role in closing off direct flights. We hope that direct flights between China and India will be resumed as soon as possible.” A query to …

India to Operate 3,200 Departure Flights Per Week During This Year's Summer Schedule
2 years, 8 months ago

India to Operate 3,200 Departure Flights Per Week During This Year's Summer Schedule

News 18  

Over 3,200 departures per week will be operated from India per week during this year’s summer schedule which commence from Sunday. As per the approved schedule, IndiGo will operate 505 departures per week, followed by Air India at 361, Air India Express 340, SpiceJet at 130, GoAir at 74 and Vistara at 56. Out of the approved schedule, Gulf-based carriers …

India to resume international flights from today after gap of 2 years
2 years, 8 months ago

India to resume international flights from today after gap of 2 years

India Today  

India is set to resume scheduled international flights on Sunday after a gap of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new rules announced by the ministry of civil aviation states that cabin crew members will no longer be required to wear personal protective equipment kits. According to a report by News18, airlines are directed to leave three seats …

India resumes international flights after two-year gap: 10 points
2 years, 8 months ago

India resumes international flights after two-year gap: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

India is set to resume international flights on Sunday after a gap of two years. A total of 60 foreign airlines of 40 countries have been given the approval to operate 1783 flights to and from India during Summer Schedule 2022, news agency ANI reported citing aviation regulator DGCA. "Airlines may carry a few additional PPE protective gears, sanitiser and …

Centre eases Covid rules as int'l flights resume tomorrow. Details here
2 years, 8 months ago

Centre eases Covid rules as int'l flights resume tomorrow. Details here

Hindustan Times  

The scheduled international passenger flights are all set to resume from Sunday, after more than two years of pandemic-infused ban on air travel in and out of the country. Commercial international flights set to resume from March 27 According to the new rules by the ministry of civil aviation, cabin crew members are no longer needed to wear personal protective …

From April, Vaccinated Indians Flying to Canada Will Not Require Pre-Arrival Covid-19 Test
2 years, 9 months ago

From April, Vaccinated Indians Flying to Canada Will Not Require Pre-Arrival Covid-19 Test

News 18  

Canadian Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced that fully vaccinated travellers will no longer need pre-arrival Covid-19 testing to enter the country from April 1. Prior to this, the DGCA had announced the extension of the ban on international flights till February 28. the latest order of suspension of flights continues the scheduled international passenger flight ban which has been in …

IndiGo to Operate UAE Flights Under Air Bubble Agreement From Chandigarh Airport From Today
2 years, 9 months ago

IndiGo to Operate UAE Flights Under Air Bubble Agreement From Chandigarh Airport From Today

News 18  

As India formalises its air bubble agreements with the United Arab Emirates. International flight operations of scheduled international flights, to and from India, are set to resume from March 27, 2022. The latest order of suspension of flights continues the scheduled international passenger flight ban which has been in place in India since March 23, 2020. The DGCA had on …

International Flight Ticket Prices Could Fall by 50 Percent as India Lifts Travel Ban
2 years, 9 months ago

International Flight Ticket Prices Could Fall by 50 Percent as India Lifts Travel Ban

News 18  

There’s good news for anyone looking to travel abroad. This is bound to happen since the government had recently announced the lifting of the ban on international commercial flights after almost two years. Homegrown airline Indigo is expected to resume over 100 international flights, while international carriers like Singapore Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines is also set to increase …

India to resume regular international flights from March 27: Scindia
2 years, 9 months ago

India to resume regular international flights from March 27: Scindia

India TV News  

Highlights Jyotiraditya Scindia said that regular international flights will resume from March 27 Due to the outbreak of COVID -19, scheduled international flight services were suspended on March 23 Special international flights have been operating between India and other countries Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Sunday said that regular international flights will resume from March 27 as the …

Grounded by Covid, regular international flights to resume after 2 years from March 27
2 years, 9 months ago

Grounded by Covid, regular international flights to resume after 2 years from March 27

India Today  

In a massive relaxation of Covid curbs, international passenger flight operations will resume from March 27 - over two years after being suspended over the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said today, citing increased vaccination coverage globally. However, special international flights were operated under the Centre's mammoth repatriation effort - Vande Bharat Mission - from May 2020 …

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till further orders
2 years, 9 months ago

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till further orders

Firstpost  

Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since 23 March, 2020, following the outbreak of the coronavirus New Delhi: The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended “till further orders”, aviation regulator DGCA said on Monday. Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since 23 March, 2020, following the outbreak of …

Scheduled international passenger flights suspended till further orders: DGCA
2 years, 9 months ago

Scheduled international passenger flights suspended till further orders: DGCA

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended "till further orders", aviation regulator DGCA said on Monday. Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, following the outbreak of the coronavirus. In a circular on Monday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation stated: "The competent authority has decided …

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till further orders: DGCA
2 years, 9 months ago

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till further orders: DGCA

India TV News  

Highlights Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 The current restrictions will not apply to international all-cargo operations It was also not be applied to flights specifically approved by the DGCA The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended "till further orders", aviation regulator DGCA said on Monday. Scheduled …

Air India Flights to US will Resume with Normal Services From 21 Jan
2 years, 11 months ago

Air India Flights to US will Resume with Normal Services From 21 Jan

News 18  

Air India said it has resumed six India-US flights on Boeing B777 aircraft after the plane manufacturer gave the clearance to operate them. Air India had cancelled eight flights on India-US routes on Wednesday due to deployment of 5G internet in North America which could interfere with aircraft's radio altimeters. We would like to inform our passengers traveling to/from destinations …

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in India extended till Feb 28, says DGCA
2 years, 11 months ago

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in India extended till Feb 28, says DGCA

India Today  

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday. Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020. In a circular on Wednesday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation stated: "The competent authority has decided to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial …

International Flight Ban: Scheduled Flights to and from India Suspended till Feb 28
2 years, 11 months ago

International Flight Ban: Scheduled Flights to and from India Suspended till Feb 28

News 18  

International Flight Ban: The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in India has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA has said. This continues the scheduled international passenger flight ban which has been in place in India since March 23, 2020. A circular issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation states, “The competent authority has decided to extend …

Covid-19 Omicron: IATA Calls for Governments to Repeal Travel Bans, Follow WHO's Advice
3 years ago

Covid-19 Omicron: IATA Calls for Governments to Repeal Travel Bans, Follow WHO's Advice

News 18  

The International Air Transport Association called for governments to follow World Health Organisation’s advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of coronavirus. “After nearly two years with Covid-19 we know a lot about the virus and the inability of travel restrictions to control its spread," IATA Director General Willie Walsh said. “But …

Covid-19 Omicron: International Flights to Resume on Jan 31 in India
3 years ago

Covid-19 Omicron: International Flights to Resume on Jan 31 in India

News 18  

The DGCA has announced that commercial international flights from India will resume on January 31 amid rising fear of the new Omicron variant. The emergence of the new Covid variant, Omicron, first found in southern Africa has sparked a global alarm, with several countries shutting borders and imposing travel restrictions. The Centre on November 28 revised the travel guidelines for …

Govt Postpones Int'l Flight Resumption; Here's What The Aviation Industry is Looking at
3 years ago

Govt Postpones Int'l Flight Resumption; Here's What The Aviation Industry is Looking at

News 18  

The Indian government has announced that it is mulling over the resumption of international flights over potential outbreak posed by the Omicron variant. Ahead of this, Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal had said international flight services were expected to be normalised by the end of this year. Scheduled international passenger flights to and from India remain suspended since March last …

International Flights Won’t Resume on December 15, India Revises Order Amid Omicron Threat
3 years ago

International Flights Won’t Resume on December 15, India Revises Order Amid Omicron Threat

News 18  

The Centre on Wednesday decided to postpone the resumption of scheduled international flights from December 15 citing “evolving global scenario” in the wake of the Omicron threat. The emergence of the new Covid variant, Omicron, first found in southern Africa has sparked a global alarm, with several countries shutting borders and imposing travel restrictions. The Centre on November 28 revised …

India defers resumption of international flights with an eye on Covid-19 variants
3 years ago

India defers resumption of international flights with an eye on Covid-19 variants

Hindustan Times  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Wednesday delayed the resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger airline services to or from India, mentioning that it will notify its decision on the same in due time. In a meeting late last month, the central government had announced that commercial international flights shall resume from December 15, after a long hiatus of …

Coronavirus updates | November 28, 2021
3 years ago

Coronavirus updates | November 28, 2021

The Hindu  

The Netherlands confirmed 13 cases of the new omicron variant of the coronavirus on Sunday and Australia found two as the countries half a world apart became the latest to detect it in travelers arriving from southern Africa. - PTI National Government to review decision on restarting international flights, SOP for incoming passengers The government on Sunday decided to review …

Narendra Modi to chair meet on COVID-19 situation with top government officials at 10.30 am
3 years ago

Narendra Modi to chair meet on COVID-19 situation with top government officials at 10.30 am

Firstpost  

The prime minister’s meeting comes amid rising global concern about the B.1.1.529 strain of the coronavirus, now called ‘Omicron’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting with top government officials on the COVID-19 situation and vaccination at 10:30 am today. The meeting comes amid rising global concern about the B.1.1.529 strain of the coronavirus, which the World Health Organisation …

India to resume scheduled international flights from December 15, says Aviation Ministry
3 years ago

India to resume scheduled international flights from December 15, says Aviation Ministry

Firstpost  

Scheduled international flights have been suspended in India since March 23 last year due to COVID-19. New Delhi: Scheduled international flights to and from India will be resumed from December 15, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Friday. Scheduled international flights have been suspended in India since March 23 last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an order, the …

Scheduled International Flights to and From India to Resume from December 15
3 years ago

Scheduled International Flights to and From India to Resume from December 15

News 18  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that scheduled international flights to and from India will resume from December 15, 2021. In the order released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, it says, “The matter of resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry …

India to resume scheduled international flights from December 15
3 years ago

India to resume scheduled international flights from December 15

India TV News  

Highlights Decision was finalised after consultation with MHA, MEA and Health ministry Special international passenger flights have been operating since July last year Scheduled international flights have been suspended in India since March 23 last year Scheduled international flights have been suspended in India since March 23 last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, special international passenger flights have …

International flights to resume from December 15: Govt
3 years ago

International flights to resume from December 15: Govt

India Today  

Commercial international flights to and from India will be resumed from December 15, civil aviation ministry said on Friday. In an order, the Ministry of Civil Aviation stated: "The matter of resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India has been examined in consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs and the …

International flight operations in India likely to return to normal by December-end
3 years, 1 month ago

International flight operations in India likely to return to normal by December-end

Firstpost  

New Delhi: International passenger flight services are expected to be normalised “very soon” and possibly by the end of this year, Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal said on Wednesday. Scheduled international passenger flights to and from India remain suspended since March 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under an air bubble arrangement between two countries, international passenger flights can be operated …

International flight services to return to normal possibly by the end of year: Centre
3 years, 1 month ago

International flight services to return to normal possibly by the end of year: Centre

India TV News  

Highlights Scheduled international passenger flights to and from India remain suspended since March 2020 India has air bubble arrangements with more than 25 countries for operating international flights Normalisation of international flights is expected "very soon", Bansal said International passenger flight services are expected to be normalised "very soon" and possibly by the end of this year, Civil Aviation Secretary …

Centre looking at resumption of international commercial flights: Jyotiraditya Scindia | EXCLUSIVE
3 years, 1 month ago

Centre looking at resumption of international commercial flights: Jyotiraditya Scindia | EXCLUSIVE

India Today  

The Government of India is looking at the resumption of commercial international flights on a daily basis, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Scindia said that the Civil Aviation ministry is looking at the resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger flights on a 'daily basis'. READ: Vistara responds to AAP …

Suspension of international flights extended till November 30
3 years, 1 month ago

Suspension of international flights extended till November 30

India TV News  

The ongoing suspension on international flights to and from India has been extended till November 30, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. International Scheduled flights can be allowed in case of an exception, such as on selected routes by the competent authority on case to case basis, as per the advisory. "This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo …

India extends ban on scheduled international flights till 30 November
3 years, 1 month ago

India extends ban on scheduled international flights till 30 November

Live Mint  

Amid ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Director General of Civil Aviation on Friday extended the suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till 30 November, 2021. "In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of circular issued on the subject cited above regarding Scheduled International commercial passenger services to/from India till 2359 hrs IST of 31st …

DGCA extends suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till end of October
3 years, 2 months ago

DGCA extends suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till end of October

Firstpost  

The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it. New Delhi: The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights have been extended till 31 October, India’s aviation regulator DGCA said on Tuesday. “However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority …

Suspension of international flights extended till October 31
3 years, 2 months ago

Suspension of international flights extended till October 31

India TV News  

The ongoing suspension on international flights to and from India has been extended till October 31, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. International Scheduled flights can be allowed in case of an exception, such as on selected routes by the competent authority on case to case basis, as per the advisory. "This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo …

DGCA extends ban on scheduled international commercial flights till October 31
3 years, 2 months ago

DGCA extends ban on scheduled international commercial flights till October 31

India Today  

Even as the Covid-19 situation has improved in India, the Director General of Civil Aviation on Tuesday extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights till October 31. "In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of circular issued on the subject cited above regarding scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India …

COVID-19: Canada lifts ban on passengers from India, flights to resume from tomorrow
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: Canada lifts ban on passengers from India, flights to resume from tomorrow

India TV News  

Justin Trudeau-led Canadian government on Sunday lifted a month-long ban on passenger flights from India. "As of September 27, 2021, direct flights from India to Canada will resume," said the government on Sunday. Earlier on Tuesday, Canada extended the restriction on all direct commercial and private passenger flights from India until September 26. However, with the ban now expiring, passengers …

Domestic Air Passenger Rises in Aug With Ease in Travel Restrictions, Pent-Up Demand
3 years, 3 months ago

Domestic Air Passenger Rises in Aug With Ease in Travel Restrictions, Pent-Up Demand

News 18  

Easing Covid travel restrictions along with pent-up demand and low base lifted India’s domestic air passenger traffic in August. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the country’s scheduled domestic flight operations ferried 67.01 lakh passengers last month. “Passengers carried by domestic airlines during Jan-Aug 2021 were 460.45 lakh as against 401.17 lakh during the corresponding period of the …

Govt extends suspension of international flights to and from India till September 30
3 years, 3 months ago

Govt extends suspension of international flights to and from India till September 30

India TV News  

The ongoing suspension on international flights to and from India is extended till September 30, the government issued a notification on Sunday. International Scheduled flights can be allowed in case of an exception, such as on selected routes by the competent authority on case to case basis, as per the advisory. However, International Scheduled flights may be allowed on selected …

Canada Extends Ban On Direct Flights From India Over Concerns Of Covid Infection In South Asia
3 years, 4 months ago

Canada Extends Ban On Direct Flights From India Over Concerns Of Covid Infection In South Asia

ABP News  

New Delhi: Even as countries globally have started lifting travel restrictions, Canada remains jittery and extended its ban on direct flights from India till September 21 due to risks posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to news agency ANI. Canada decided to extend the ban on direct passenger flights from India until September 21 in view of the South Asian …

Economy-Class Fares on International Flights from India on Rise: Check New Prices Here
3 years, 4 months ago

Economy-Class Fares on International Flights from India on Rise: Check New Prices Here

News 18  

Average economy-class fares on international flights operating on key routes connecting India have risen significantly during the last one month due to high demand, according to data from EaseMyTrip.com. The travel website's data shows that average economy class fare on a flight heading from Delhi in India to Newark in the US increased from Rs 69,034 in July to Rs …

India-UAE flights to remain suspended till 2 August: Etihad Airways
3 years, 4 months ago

India-UAE flights to remain suspended till 2 August: Etihad Airways

Live Mint  

National carrier Etihad Airways on Monday informed that flights from India to the United Arab Emirates will remain suspended till 2 August. In line with the UAE government directives, the country's flagship carrier Emirates has also extended its suspension of flights to Dubai from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka till 28. "UAE Nationals, holders of UAE Golden Visas and …

Canada extends flight ban from India for another month till August 21
3 years, 5 months ago

Canada extends flight ban from India for another month till August 21

India Today  

The government of Canada on Tuesday said that it is extending the flight ban from India till August 21 over fears of the Delta variant Covid-19 cases spreading. The Canadian media reported on Tuesday that the flight ban that was to end on July 21 has now been further extended till August 21. Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra has said …

COVID-19: Oman suspends flights from 24 countries including India, Pakistan and Singapore
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: Oman suspends flights from 24 countries including India, Pakistan and Singapore

Firstpost  

The flights have been suspended until further notice and the decision was taken as part of the country’s measures to contain the coronavirus pandemic Dubai: Oman on Thursday indefinitely suspended passengers flights from 24 countries, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, as part of the Gulf nation’s efforts to arrest the spread of the coronavirus. The flights have been suspended until …

India extends ban on international flights till July 31
3 years, 5 months ago

India extends ban on international flights till July 31

India Today  

Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday said the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights will continue till midnight on July 31. International scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case to case basis, the circular issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights was …

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