Full-fledged international flight operations will depend on coronavirus spread across world: DGCA
4 years, 7 months ago

Full-fledged international flight operations will depend on coronavirus spread across world: DGCA

India TV News  

The full-fledged reopening of international flight operations will depend on coronavirus spread all over the world, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation told news agency ANI today. DGCA chief Arun Kumar said a lot of countries are still enforcing quarantine measures and it will take some time to have fully operative international flights. The suspension of scheduled international flights to and from the country was recently extended till August 31. "The government has decided to extend the suspension on the scheduled international commercial passenger services to/ from India up to 2359 hours IST of 31st August," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation had said in statement.

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

International flights to resume at 100% capacity: Key things to know
3 years ago

International flights to resume at 100% capacity: Key things to know

Live Mint  

Regular international flights can operate with 100% capacity after the services resume on 27 March, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed Parliament on Monday During the question hour in Upper House, Scindia said,: "all regular international flights will operate in 100 per cent capacity by March 27 as the coronavirus situation in India has improved now." Key things to know …

India to resume regular international flights from March 27: Scindia
3 years 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
3 years 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
3 years 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
3 years 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
3 years 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 …

No RT-PCR, quarantine: Govt's new Covid rules for international arrivals
3 years, 1 month ago

No RT-PCR, quarantine: Govt's new Covid rules for international arrivals

India Today  

The Ministry of Health on Thursday issued revised Covid-19 guidelines for international arrivals, which will come into force from February 14. Besides uploading negative RT-PCR report, travellers will now have the option to upload certificate of completing full primary vaccination schedule provided from countries on a reciprocal basis, the health ministry said. READ | Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights …

Latest COVID updates: Netherlands eases lockdown after four weeks
3 years, 2 months ago

Latest COVID updates: Netherlands eases lockdown after four weeks

Al Jazeera  

COVID news update from January 14: Dutch PM says shops, hairdressers and universities will be allowed to reopen. 14 Jan 2022 - 18:58 GMT Serbian president says Australia ‘mistreating’ Djokovic Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has accused Australia of “mistreating” tennis star Novak Djokovic after authorities revoked his visa for a second time. 14 Jan 2022 - 16:37 GMT Djokovic’s PCR …

Latest COVID updates: US blasts China over cancelled flights
3 years, 2 months ago

Latest COVID updates: US blasts China over cancelled flights

Al Jazeera  

COVID news from January 12: Biden administration warns it could act in response to China’s cancellations of US flights. 12 Jan 2022 - 16:45 GMT ‘Every corner’ of Americas is seeing increases in COVID cases: PAHO Coronavirus infections are increasing in every country in the Americas and the Omicron variant has been detected in nearly every nation in the region, …

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

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

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?
3 years, 3 months ago

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

Live Mint  

A new coronavirus variant identified in southern Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease. But the World Health Organization has called it a “variant of concern” and governments around the world are not waiting for scientists to better understand the variant to impose flight bans and other travel restrictions. …

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?
3 years, 4 months ago

Will flight restrictions help as new virus variant emerges?

Associated Press  

A new coronavirus variant identified in southern Africa is leading to a new round of travel restrictions just as many had finally begun to ease. But the World Health Organization has called it a “variant of concern” and governments around the world are not waiting for scientists to better understand the variant to impose flight bans and other travel restrictions. …

Scheduled International Flights to and From India to Resume from December 15
3 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 4 months 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 …

India extends ban on scheduled international flights till 30 November
3 years, 4 months 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 …

US unveils new coronavirus rules for international travel
3 years, 5 months ago

US unveils new coronavirus rules for international travel

Al Jazeera  

Starting November 8 adult visitors to the US will need to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with few exceptions. All visitors older than two years, regardless of vaccination status, will also need to present a negative coronavirus test taken within three days of travel, according to an order signed by US President Joe Biden on Monday. “It is in the …

DGCA extends suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till end of October
3 years, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Scheduled international passenger flights to remain suspended till 31 July
3 years, 8 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 …

DGCA extends ban on international flights till 30 June due to COVID-19 situation
3 years, 9 months ago

DGCA extends ban on international flights till 30 June due to COVID-19 situation

Firstpost  

Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since 23 March, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic New Delhi: The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till 30 June, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday. Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since 23 March, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special …

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till June 30
3 years, 9 months ago

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till June 30

India TV News  

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till June 30 Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 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 select countries since July 2020. The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled …

India extends ban on all international flights till May 31
3 years, 10 months ago

India extends ban on all international flights till May 31

The Hindu  

The Director General of Civil Aviation on Friday extended the suspension on international flights from/to India till May 31. Scheduled international flights have been banned in the country since March 23, 2020, though flights to foreign destinations are permitted under special bilateral air bubbles India has entered into with 27 countries. In an order on travel and visa restrictions related …

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till May 31
3 years, 10 months ago

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till May 31

India TV News  

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till May 31 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Friday. However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, the DGCA added. Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23 last …

DGCA Extends Suspension on Scheduled International Passenger Flights Till May 31
3 years, 10 months ago

DGCA Extends Suspension on Scheduled International Passenger Flights Till May 31

News 18  

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till May 31, Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Friday. “However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis," the DGCA added. But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May …

US restricts travel from India in light of second wave of Covid infections
3 years, 10 months ago

US restricts travel from India in light of second wave of Covid infections

India Today  

The US on Friday restricted travel from India to the United States owing to the second wave of Covid-19 infections that has devastated the country. Addressing the White House Press Corps, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said that the United States' decision to restrict travel from India will come into force next week. Asked what prompted the travel ban, the White …

From Flight Bans to Putting India in Red Zone, All You Need To Know About International Air Travel
3 years, 11 months ago

From Flight Bans to Putting India in Red Zone, All You Need To Know About International Air Travel

News 18  

As the second wave of COVID-19 hits the Indian shore, the cases have reached an all-time high, forcing various state governments to announce weekend and night lockdowns. While India did undertake the world’s largest repatriation drive under Mission Vande Bharat, simultaneously, our government also announced bilateral pacts with various countries to ease international travelling. Many countries, including the UK, Hong …

International Flights and Air Travel from India: Latest COVID-19 Restrictions, Routes Explained - News18
3 years, 11 months ago

International Flights and Air Travel from India: Latest COVID-19 Restrictions, Routes Explained - News18

News 18  

As the second wave of COVID-19 hits the Indian shore, the cases have reached an all-time high, forcing various state governments to announce weekend and night lockdowns. While India did undertake the world’s largest repatriation drive under Mission Vande Bharat, simultaneously, our government also announced bilateral pacts with various countries to ease international travelling. An air bubble is a temporary …

DGCA extends suspension of international passenger flights till 31 March
4 years, 1 month ago

DGCA extends suspension of international passenger flights till 31 March

Firstpost  

The restriction will not apply to cargo flights and flights specifically approved by the aviation regulator Mumbai: Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation on Friday extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services till 31 March. “In partial modification of circular dated 26 June, 2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity regarding scheduled international commercial passenger …

India brings new guidelines for international fliers as mutant virus spreads across nations
4 years, 1 month ago

India brings new guidelines for international fliers as mutant virus spreads across nations

India Today  

With new mutant strains of coronavirus emerging from different countries, the Centre has issued new guidelines for international travellers that will come into effect from Monday night. The fresh guidelines are applicable on all international travellers coming/transiting through flights originating from the United Kingdom, Europe and Middle East. As part of the new set of guidelines issued by the civil …

COVID-19 pandemic: DGCA extends suspension of international flights till 28 February
4 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 pandemic: DGCA extends suspension of international flights till 28 February

Firstpost  

Special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May and under bilateral “air bubble” arrangements with selected countries since July New Delhi: The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till 28 February, aviation regulator DGCA said on Thursday. “However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority …

Coronavirus updates | January 1, 2021
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus updates | January 1, 2021

The Hindu  

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness at session sites and noted that the objective of the dry run for COVID-19 vaccine introduction is to assess operational feasibility in the use of Co-WIN application in field environment, to test the linkages between planning and implementation and to identify the challenges and guide. …

Scheduled international passenger flights to remain suspended till January 31
4 years, 2 months ago

Scheduled international passenger flights to remain suspended till January 31

India TV News  

Scheduled international passenger flights to remain suspended till January 31 The government on Wednesday extended the suspension on scheduled commercial international flights till January 31, 2021. The restrictions will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The government on Wednesday extended the suspension on scheduled commercial international flights till January …

Govt extends suspension of India-UK flights till January 7 amid new coronavirus strain scare
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt extends suspension of India-UK flights till January 7 amid new coronavirus strain scare

India TV News  

Govt extends suspension of India-UK flights till January 7 amid new coronavirus strain scare Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday that the Centre has extended the temporary suspension of flights to and from the United Kingdom till January 7, 2021. Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Wednesday that the Centre has extended the …

India extends suspension of UK flights till January 7 amid worries over new coronavirus strain
4 years, 2 months ago

India extends suspension of UK flights till January 7 amid worries over new coronavirus strain

India Today  

India will be extending the suspension of flights from the United Kingdom till January 7 amid concerns over the new coronavirus strain that spreads 70% faster and has also been found in India. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Wednesday, “Decision has been taken to extend the temporary suspension of flights to and from the UK till 7 …

India suspends UK flights till Dec 31 over new strain of coronavirus
4 years, 3 months ago

India suspends UK flights till Dec 31 over new strain of coronavirus

India TV News  

India has suspended flights from the UK till December 31 after concerns over the new strain of coronavirus in the nation. "As a measure of abundant precaution, passengers arriving from UK in all transit flights should be subject to mandatory RT-PCR test on arrival at airports," Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said. A number of countries like Canada, Turkey, …

New coronavirus strain | Centre halts flights to and from U.K. till Dec. 31
4 years, 3 months ago

New coronavirus strain | Centre halts flights to and from U.K. till Dec. 31

The Hindu  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on December 21 announced its decision to ban all flights to the U.K. from December 22 midnight until December 31 in an effort to keep out a new highly infectious coronavirus strain that is rapidly spreading in England. Consequently flights from India to U.K. shall stand temporarily suspended during above said period,” the Ministry posted …

Coronavirus live updates: Centre halts flights to and from U.K. till December 31
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus live updates: Centre halts flights to and from U.K. till December 31

The Hindu  

As more nations impose restrictions on travel to the United Kingdom, the Union Health Ministry has called an urgent meeting of its Joint Monitoring Group on Monday to discuss the emergence of a mutated variant of the coronavirus in the UK, which has led to a surge in the infection rate there. New Delhi No need to panic on new …

DGCA Extends Ban on International Passenger Flights Till Dec 31, Air Bubble Pact To Remain Intact
4 years, 4 months ago

DGCA Extends Ban on International Passenger Flights Till Dec 31, Air Bubble Pact To Remain Intact

News 18  

Country's aviation safety regulator DGCA on Thursday extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights to December 31. "In partial modification of circular dated 26.6.2020, 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 hours of December 31, 2020," the DGCA said …

International passenger flights to remain suspended till December 31
4 years, 4 months ago

International passenger flights to remain suspended till December 31

India Today  

The suspension of all scheduled international commercial passenger flights has been extended till the end of December 2020 in the wake of a spike in coronavirus cases. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation in a circular dated November 26 said all scheduled international commercial passenger flights flying to and from India will remain suspended till December 31. Suspension on scheduled …

Covid-19 impact: Vistara to review delivery schedule of aircraft
4 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 impact: Vistara to review delivery schedule of aircraft

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Tata SIA Airlines Limited, which operates Vistara, is in the process of reviewing delivery timelines for a $3.1 billion jet order it placed in 2018 amid a fresh wave of covid-19 cases worldwide that is likely to delay recovery of international travel, the airline's chief commercial officer Vinod Kannan said on Wednesday. "We were supposed to have three …

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till Nov 30
4 years, 4 months ago

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till Nov 30

India TV News  

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till November 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday. "However, the international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis," the Indian aviation regulator said in a circular. The scheduled international passenger services have been …

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till Oct 31
4 years, 5 months ago

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till Oct 31

India TV News  

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till October 31, the Indian aviation regulator DGCA said 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 March 23 due to the …

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