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 Civil Aviation Ministry 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 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and it has been decided that scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India may be resumed from 15 December, 2021.” The decision to re-open scheduled international flight comes amid concern over the B.1.1.529 strain first detected in South Africa and since in Botswana, Israel and Hong Kong.

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Why India is not keen on resuming direct flights to China
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Why India is not keen on resuming direct flights to China

Live Mint  

For Indians looking to travel to the Middle Kingdom, a direct flight is still some distance. Despite cooling hostilities, the Indian security establishment is opposed to direct flights that remain suspended since 2020, two people aware of the matter said, given unresolved national security concerns. “Currently, our security establishment is not in favour of resumption of direct flights with China," …

India, China discuss resumption of flights
3 months, 1 week ago

India, China discuss resumption of flights

The Hindu  

A Chinese delegation on civil aviation met the Union Minister for Civil Aviation Rammohan Naidu and discussed the resumption of flights between the two countries after a gap of more than four years. The conference was a two-day event, held on September 11 and 12, under the aegis of the UN’s aviation watchdog International Civil Aviation Organisation. “This morning, alongside …

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 cancels flights to Tel Aviv amid Israel-Iran tensions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Air India cancels flights to Tel Aviv amid Israel-Iran tensions

The Hindu  

Air India cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv on Thursday amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran which have led to several global airlines suspending operations to the Ben Gurion Airport. The decision came in the wake of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh’s assassination in Iran’s capital after he attended the swearing-in ceremony of the country’s new President …

Civil aviation minister's big update on airport, flight operations in India, a day after massive Microsoft global outage
5 months ago

Civil aviation minister's big update on airport, flight operations in India, a day after massive Microsoft global outage

Hindustan Times  

Civil aviation minister K Rammohan Naidu said airline systems across airports have started working normally since 3am on Saturday, a day after a massive worldwide Microsoft outage. Meanwhile, Air India said none of its flights were cancelled on Saturday on the account of the worldwide outage of travel systems. “We confirm that none of the Air India flights on 19 …

Flight Services Resume at Kolkata Airport after 21 Hours of Suspension
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Flight Services Resume at Kolkata Airport after 21 Hours of Suspension

Deccan Chronicle  

Kolkata: Flight services from the Kolkata airport resumed on Monday morning after remaining suspended for 21 hours in view of the cyclone Remal, an official said. The first plane to depart on Monday was IndiGo's Kolkata-Port Blair flight at 8.59 am, while the first one to land in Kolkata was SpiceJet's flight from Guwahati. The cyclone which made landfall around …

Air India non-stop flight between Coimbatore - Delhi from June 2
7 months, 1 week ago

Air India non-stop flight between Coimbatore - Delhi from June 2

The Hindu  

Air India is scheduled to operate non-stop flight on the Delhi – Coimbatore – Delhi sector from June 2. The return flight AI 548 from Coimbatore will depart at 6.45 p.m. and reach T-3 terminal in Delhi at 9.50 p.m. Various organisations were demanding Air India to operate a non-stop flight to Delhi, for easy connectivity to various airports in …

Republic Day 2024: IndiGo cancels some flights around Delhi airport
11 months ago

Republic Day 2024: IndiGo cancels some flights around Delhi airport

Live Mint  

The country's largest airline IndiGo on Friday said some flights have been rescheduled and cancelled due to airspace restrictions around the Delhi airport in connection with the Republic Day parade. At the Delhi airport, there will be no flight arrivals or departures from 10.20 am to 12.45 pm every day till January 26 in connection with the Republic Day preparations …

Flight operations to remain suspended for over two hours daily at Delhi airport till January 26
11 months ago

Flight operations to remain suspended for over two hours daily at Delhi airport till January 26

The Hindu  

There will be no flight arrivals or departures at the Delhi airport from 10.20 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. every day till January 26 in connection with the Republic Day preparations and celebrations, according to an official. From January 19 to January 26, no flights would be arriving or departing from the Delhi airport between 10.20 a.m. to 12.45 p.m., the …

Air India offers free rescheduling, cancellation for Tel Aviv flights
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India offers free rescheduling, cancellation for Tel Aviv flights

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Air India has offered a one-time waiver on charges for rescheduling or cancellation of confirmed tickets on flights to and from Tel Aviv in view of the escalation of war between Israel and Hamas. Air India offers five flights a week from New Delhi to Tel Aviv. The rising tensions in the region have also forced other major …

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 …

Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India cancels Tel Aviv flights till Oct 14

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Air India on Sunday said it has cancelled its flights to and from Tel Aviv till October 14. "Our flights to and from Tel Aviv will remain suspended till 14th October, 2023, for the safety of our passengers and crew," an airline spokesperson said in a statement. The full service carrier operates five weekly flights to Tel Aviv …

Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till October 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India cancels Delhi-Tel Aviv flights till October 14 amid escalating Hamas offensive in Israel

India TV News  

Israel-Palestine crisis: Air India today cancelled its flight from the national capital to Tel Aviv amid the Israeli city coming under attack by Hamas group. Air India flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel will remain suspended till October 14 for the safety of its passengers and crew, the airline spokesperson said today. "Air India will extend all possible …

Air India cancels Delhi-bound flight from Vancouver after six-hour delay
1 year, 5 months ago

Air India cancels Delhi-bound flight from Vancouver after six-hour delay

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: An Air India flight from Vancouver to Delhi was cancelled after a six-hour delay on Sunday due to a technical issue, people familiar with the matter said. “They first delayed the flight for five hours, then by an hour and it was only when the flight status changed to ‘cancelled’ on the display gates, did we get to …

Cash-strapped Go First Airlines to suspend flights till May 30, offers full refund to passengers
1 year, 6 months ago

Cash-strapped Go First Airlines to suspend flights till May 30, offers full refund to passengers

Firstpost  

Indian airline carrier Go Air announced on Saturday that all of its operations will remain suspended till the end of the month assuring that passengers will receive a full refund on their previous bookings. pic.twitter.com/norPCJLYD1 — GO FIRST May 26, 2023 Meanwhile, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has instructed Go Air to submit a comprehensive plan of restructuring for …

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 …

Air India domestic, int’l flights to be impacted from 19-26 Jan. Check details
1 year, 11 months ago

Air India domestic, int’l flights to be impacted from 19-26 Jan. Check details

Live Mint  

Air India flight update: Tata Sons owned Air India on Friday announced that several of their domestic flight have been rescheduled, cancelled during the Republic Day week, that is between 19-26 January. Air India domestic flights Air India informed that for the Republic Day week in 2023, the NOTAM has been issued for 19 -24 January and 26 January from …

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 …

International Flights From To And From India After 2 Year Gap Know Guidelines Hospitality Tourism Industry Likely To Get Boost
2 years, 8 months ago

International Flights From To And From India After 2 Year Gap Know Guidelines Hospitality Tourism Industry Likely To Get Boost

ABP News  

New Delhi: International flights resumed after a long gap of two years due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to an order issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Union Civil Aviation Minster Jyotiraditya M. Scindia spoke to the media and said that 135 new flights have been inaugurated under Summer Schedule 2022. A flight b/w Gorakhpur-Varanasi has also been …

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 …

Air travellers await more flight options for international destinations
2 years, 9 months ago

Air travellers await more flight options for international destinations

The Hindu  

From next Sunday, India will be fully open for international flights from around the world but travellers will have to wait for some more time before more flight options become available and airfares drop as airlines take a slow and staggered approach to mounting capacity. Hopefully, once the Russia- Ukraine tension eases and oil prices come down, airfares will come …

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 …

Spike in Covid cases: Bengal to allow flights from Mumbai, Delhi thrice a week
2 years, 11 months ago

Spike in Covid cases: Bengal to allow flights from Mumbai, Delhi thrice a week

India TV News  

Highlights Flights from Mumbai and Delhi will only be allowed thrice weekly in Bengal. West Bengal Additional Chief Secretary BP Gopalika on Tuesday informed the Civil aviation ministry that flights from Mumbai and Delhi will only be allowed thrice weekly, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from January 5. The decision is a modified version of an order released on Sunday, …

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 …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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