E-Agenda Aaj Tak: Civil Aviation minister Hardeep Puri explains how air travel will change in Covid-19 times
4 years, 8 months ago

E-Agenda Aaj Tak: Civil Aviation minister Hardeep Puri explains how air travel will change in Covid-19 times

India Today  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri said that while air travel will significantly change in a Covid-19 world, India is prepared to make all changes and take to the skies again. Hardeep Puri shared the news on e-Agenda Aaj Tak and said that any losses incurred by the aviation industry due to Covid-19 and lockdown will be absorbed by the early resumption of economic activity. The civil aviation minister also said that India is fully prepared to start air travel as soon as the Centre gives the green light. While Hardeep Puri dismissed bailouts, he said the government will take into consideration legitimate demands made by air carriers and support them to get back to work.

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2 years, 9 months ago

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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News 18  

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India TV News  

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Firstpost  

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COVID-19 crisis likely to hit 29 lakh jobs in Indian aviation, dependent sectors: IATA
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 crisis likely to hit 29 lakh jobs in Indian aviation, dependent sectors: IATA

India TV News  

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COVID-19 crisis likely to hit 29 lakh jobs in Indian aviation, dependent sectors: IATA
4 years, 8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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4 years, 9 months ago

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India TV News  

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4 years, 9 months ago

Domestic air travel has come down by 20-30 per cent after coronavirus outbreak: Hardeep Singh Puri

India TV News  

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The Quint  

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