Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till further orders: DGCA
3 years, 1 month 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 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 to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India till further orders." The DGCA had on November 26, 2021, announced that India will resume scheduled international passenger flights from December 15, 2021.

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China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights for first time in five years
2 months ago

China and India agree to resume direct commercial flights for first time in five years

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — China and India have agreed to resume direct commercial flights for the first time in five years, in the latest sign of warming relations between the world’s two most populous countries. Flights between India and mainland China were suspended at the onset of the Covid pandemic in early 2020, and remained halted following subsequent political tensions. …

Republic Day 2025: Flight operations suspended briefly at Delhi airport till Jan 26 | Check timings
2 months, 1 week ago

Republic Day 2025: Flight operations suspended briefly at Delhi airport till Jan 26 | Check timings

India TV News  

Republic Day 2025: In view of the Republic Day week, flight operations at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport will remain under restrictions till January 26. the airport operator announced. "As per the NOTAM issued for Republic Day from 19th to 26th Jan, no flights would be arriving or departing from Delhi Airport between 10:20 am to 12:45 pm IST," the …

India and China discuss resumption of direct passenger flights after 4 yrs
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Flight delays: Jyotiraditya Scindia announces six-point action plan to combat disruptions
1 year, 2 months ago

Flight delays: Jyotiraditya Scindia announces six-point action plan to combat disruptions

India TV News  

Union Civil Aviation Minister issued additional rules amid delay in flights due to extreme fog. These rules were issued just a day after aviation watchdog, DGCA issued fresh SOPs amid delay in flights across the country especially in Northern India. The fresh rules include, war rooms being set up in all six metro airports to tackle the issue any issues …

DGCA suspends Air India’s flight safety chief for one month over lapses
1 year, 6 months ago

DGCA suspends Air India’s flight safety chief for one month over lapses

Hindustan Times  

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has suspended Air India’s flight safety chief for one month after finding lapses during a surveillance audit conducted in July, the body said in a statement on Thursday. “The DGCA team carried out the surveillance of Air India on July 25-26, 2023 in the areas of internal audit, accident prevention work and availability of …

DGCA notice to Air India for not reporting two passengers’ behaviour on board
2 years, 2 months ago

DGCA notice to Air India for not reporting two passengers’ behaviour on board

Hindustan Times  

The directorate general of civil aviation on Monday, issued a second show cause notice to Air India for not reporting two incidents on Air 142 flight from Delhi to Paris on December 6, where one passenger urinated on a woman’s blanket when she was in the washroom and another drunk passenger smoked near the lavatory disobeying the crew and civil …

India's Domestic Air Passenger Traffic in March Shows 36 Pct Year-on-Year Growth From 2021
2 years, 11 months ago

India's Domestic Air Passenger Traffic in March Shows 36 Pct Year-on-Year Growth From 2021

News 18  

Lower base effect as well as easing Covid travel restrictions accelerated India’s domestic air passenger traffic growth by over 36 per cent in March on a year-on-year basis. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, the country’s scheduled domestic flight operations ferried 1.06 crore passengers last month. “Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-March 2022 were 248 lakh as …

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

International flights resume; 60 airlines from 40 countries to run India services
3 years ago

International flights resume; 60 airlines from 40 countries to run India services

Live Mint  

About 60 foreign airlines from 40 countries have been approved to operate 1,783 weekly international flights from India during the summer schedule 2022, civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said in a statement. Among the international airline operators, Emirates has a lion's share of the allocations at 170 departures per week, followed by Sri Lankan Airlines, Oman …

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

Covid-19 update: Hong Kong cuts 14-day flight suspension rule to 7 days
3 years ago

Covid-19 update: Hong Kong cuts 14-day flight suspension rule to 7 days

Live Mint  

Hong Kong has said that it is shortening the ban on airlines that are found to have carried three or more passengers who test positive for Covid-19 upon arrival, news agency Reuters reported. Starting on Friday, the ban on individual airline routes will be reduced to seven days, from 14 previously, as part of its ongoing "flight suspension mechanism", the …

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

After 2 yrs, India resumes regular overseas flights today. Check latest rules
3 years ago

After 2 yrs, India resumes regular overseas flights today. Check latest rules

Live Mint  

India on Sunday has resumed international flight operation after almost two years. US-based carriers, United Airlines and American Airlines will operate 28 flights and 7 flights every week, respectively. On the other hand, European airlines, such as British Airways will operate 49 departures, German carrier Lufthansa will operate 32 flights, and Air France will operate 20 flights per week, respectively. …

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

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

Resumption of international flights comes as a respite for airlines
3 years ago

Resumption of international flights comes as a respite for airlines

Live Mint  

India’s decision to restart scheduled international flights after nearly two years will offer a major respite to homegrown carriers at a time when their operating costs have soared due to high oil prices. “On the airfares front, fares on popular international routes will be lower than ones under air bubble flights, but considering the high crude oil prices, it will …

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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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 …

Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in India extended till Feb 28, says DGCA
3 years, 2 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
3 years, 2 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, 3 months 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, 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 …

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

Narendra Modi to chair meet on COVID-19 situation with top government officials at 10.30 am
3 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 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 …

Centre looking at resumption of international commercial flights: Jyotiraditya Scindia | EXCLUSIVE
3 years, 4 months 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, 4 months 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, 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 …

DGCA extends suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till end of October
3 years, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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, 6 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 …

Aviation Ministry increases airlines passenger capacity to 85% of pre-Covid domestic flights
3 years, 6 months ago

Aviation Ministry increases airlines passenger capacity to 85% of pre-Covid domestic flights

India TV News  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Saturday increased the passenger capacity of airlines from 72.5 percent to 85 percent of their pre-Covid domestic flights. Domestic air travel became costlier on August 12 this year as the Civil Aviation Ministry had raised the lower as well as upper caps on fares by 9.83 to 12.82 percent. The ministry issued a fresh …

Domestic Air Passenger Rises in Aug With Ease in Travel Restrictions, Pent-Up Demand
3 years, 6 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 …

DGCA extends suspension on international passenger flights until 30 September
3 years, 7 months ago

DGCA extends suspension on international passenger flights until 30 September

Firstpost  

Earlier, the scheduled international flights were suspended until 31 August. This restrictions shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA New Delhi: Amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the director-general of civil aviation on Sunday extended the suspension on scheduled international commercial passenger flights till 30 September, said a circular by the office of DGCA. This restriction …

Govt extends suspension of international flights to and from India till September 30
3 years, 7 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 passenger flights from India till September 21 due to Covid
3 years, 7 months ago

Canada extends ban on direct passenger flights from India till September 21 due to Covid

India Today  

Canada has extended its ban on direct passenger flights from India till September 21 owing to risks posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal transport ministry has said. Read: Canada extends flight ban from India for another month till August 21 "Protecting the health and safety of Canadians continues to be our top priority. After reviewing public health data, we …

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