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 equipment kits and security personnel at airports can resume pat-down search of passengers, wherever needed. The Centre has relaxed these rules to facilitate a "smooth conduct of air operations" as the number of coronavirus infections continue to dip along with high level of vaccinations, read a recent ministry order. "Airlines may carry a few additional PPE protective gears, sanitiser and N-95 masks, to handle any respiratory infections related to cases on air, for passengers as well as the crew," the ministry further noted.

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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. …

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

China keen to restart direct flights to India
2 years 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 …

DC Edit | Don’t give up masks altogether
2 years, 4 months ago

DC Edit | Don’t give up masks altogether

Deccan Chronicle  

The notification of the civil aviation ministry on Wednesday relaxing the rules on wearing masks on flights and in airports marks an important milestone in the nearly three-year-long fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The world has been on edge ever since a cluster of cases of pneumonia was reported in Wuhan in China’s Hubei province on December 31, 2019. The …

COVID-19: DGCA asks airlines to strictly enforce protocol amid rise in cases
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: DGCA asks airlines to strictly enforce protocol amid rise in cases

Firstpost  

Directorate General of Civil Aviation said it will be conducting “random checks” in aircraft across the country to see if the COVID-19 protocol is being enforced or not New Delhi: Aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday asked all Indian carriers to strictly enforce COVID-19 protocol, including mask mandate for passengers, in aircraft amid a rise in infections across the country. In …

Covid norms: Passengers without masks can be put on 'no-fly list', orders Delhi HC
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid norms: Passengers without masks can be put on 'no-fly list', orders Delhi HC

India TV News  

Highlights The Delhi HC called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygie Wearing mask in airport, through out journey is now a must The court had asked DGCA to booked and fine violators Covid airport norms: In line with the Delhi High Court order, aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued new Covid norms …

Covid is not yet over: Keep your mask on
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid is not yet over: Keep your mask on

Hindustan Times  

The seven-day average of daily Covid-19 infecti-ons in India has started rising again — this number has inched up from 996 for the week ended Friday to 1,264 new cases for the week ended Monday. While experts have cautioned against reading too much into case numbers alone, they have attributed the rise to the opening up of economic activities, schools, …

Penalty or not, keep masks on
2 years, 11 months ago

Penalty or not, keep masks on

Hindustan Times  

A little over two years after India went into one of the strictest lockdowns anywhere in the world to stop the coronavirus from spreading, the country began rolling back the last vestiges of pandemic restrictions on April 1. Behind their decision was a significant legal change that came into force on Friday, when sections of India’s disaster management law meant …

Maharashtra, Delhi, Bengal Lift All Covid Curbs From Midnight No Masks Needed In Delhi, Maharashtra New Coronavirus Guidelines
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra, Delhi, Bengal Lift All Covid Curbs From Midnight No Masks Needed In Delhi, Maharashtra New Coronavirus Guidelines

ABP News  

New Delhi: With a significant decline in daily Covid-19 infections and total active caseload across the country, several states - including Maharashtra, Delhi and West Bengal - on Thursday announced relaxations, two years after the Coronavirus pandemic curbs were clamped. While Maharashtra decided to lift all Covid-19 restrictions, including no restrictions on public movement, Delhi stated that there will be …

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 …

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. …

Govt relaxes Covid restrictions for air travel. Check new rules to be followed
3 years ago

Govt relaxes Covid restrictions for air travel. Check new rules to be followed

Live Mint  

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has relaxed Covid-19-related regulations stating that cabin crew members need not wear PPE kit, airlines need not keep three seats vacant on international flights for medical emergencies and security personnel at airports can resume pat-down search of passengers. The Ministry of Civil Aviation, in its order, said that the restriction of keeping three seats vacant …

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 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 …

COVID-19: International flights to restart from 27 March, announces Centre
3 years ago

COVID-19: International flights to restart from 27 March, announces Centre

Firstpost  

With COVID-19 cases declining, the Centre has decided to resume scheduled commercial international flights to and from India from 27 March, the ministry of civil aviation said. — Jyotiraditya M. Scindia March 8, 2022 According to ANI, the ministry further said that the suspension of scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India, thus, stands extended till 2359 hrs …

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 …

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 …

Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew; no-mask fine reduced to Rs 500
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew; no-mask fine reduced to Rs 500

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi lifts all Covid-19 restrictions, including night-curfew DDMA has reduced the fine for not wearing a mask from ₹ 1,000 to ₹ 500 Schools to function fully offline from 1 April, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted The DDMA has decided to withdraw all Covid-19 related restrictions, along with night curfew in Delhi as COVID-19 cases continue to fall. Schools …

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 …

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 …

Govt extends suspension of international flights to and from India till September 30
3 years, 6 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 …

US eases travel advisory for India after Covid situation improves
3 years, 7 months ago

US eases travel advisory for India after Covid situation improves

India Today  

The US eased its travel advisory for India on Monday, lowering it to Level 2: Moderate. The new travel advisory of Level 2 which is considered as safe came in the wake of the significant improvement in Covid situation in India. Early this year, the US had put India in Level 4, asking its citizens not to travel to India, …

Canada Extends Ban On Direct Flights From India Over Concerns Of Covid Infection In South Asia
3 years, 7 months ago

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

ABP News  

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

India-UAE flights to remain suspended till 2 August: Etihad Airways
3 years, 8 months ago

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

Live Mint  

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

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