Vande Bharat Mission Brings Back Over 6.7 Million Indians Since Onset of Covid-19 Pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

Vande Bharat Mission Brings Back Over 6.7 Million Indians Since Onset of Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

India’s massive evacuation programme triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic has brought back over 6.7 million from abroad. In a tweet, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said: “It is not just a mission that brought back stranded & distressed citizens from around the world, but Vande Bharat has been a Mission of hope & happiness; of letting people know that they will not be left behind even in the most testing times." “67.6 lakh& continuing to grow……" India had commenced one of the world’s largest evacuation operations from May 7, 2020 to bring back its stranded citizens from abroad following shutting down of global travel as the Covid pandemic spread. “Passengers carried by domestic airlines during Jan-Feb 2021 were 155.61 lakh as against 251.50 lakh during the corresponding period of previous year, thereby registering annual growth of 38.13 per cent and monthly growth of 36.71 per cent," the DGCA data said.

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Blockbuster November: The best month ever in the history of domestic aviation in India
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Blockbuster November: The best month ever in the history of domestic aviation in India

Live Mint  

November 2024 has been the best month for domestic aviation in India. The sum of daily passenger numbers declared by the Ministry of Civil Aviation on its website shows that the month saw 1,40,23,778 passengers across 91,728 flights until Nov 29, 2024, with a day more to spare. The month maintained an average of 4,83,578 passengers per day, a significant …

Despite air travel boom, foreign tourist arrivals still lower than pre-Covid days
4 months ago

Despite air travel boom, foreign tourist arrivals still lower than pre-Covid days

Hindustan Times  

Indian carriers are adding new destinations by the day and increasing frequencies to existing ones. With Goa as the tourist capital of India, the appeal by the prime minister to visit domestic destinations may not have yielded results as we headed into a pandemic post that call in 2019. But even as new peaks are reached in air travel, the …

Domestic air passenger traffic grows 5.1% to about 138.9 million in May: ICRA
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Domestic air passenger traffic grows 5.1% to about 138.9 million in May: ICRA

The Hindu  

Domestic air passenger traffic grew 5.1% year-on-year to an estimated 138.9 million in May and was significantly higher by around 14 per cent than pre-COVID levels, credit ratings agency ICRA said on Thursday. According to the agency, the domestic air passenger traffic for FY24 was around 154 million, with a year-on-year growth of around 13%. It thus surpassed the pre-COVID …

Domestic air traffic soars to record high in December
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Domestic air traffic soars to record high in December

Live Mint  

Domestic air traffic reached a record monthly high in December and has surpassed pre-covid levels as more people in India chose air travel, despite rising fares. About 13.8 million passengers travelled by air in December, according to a back-of-the-envelope calculation based on daily domestic air traffic data shared by the ministry of civil aviation. “Domestic traffic at Indian airports recovered …

Foreign tourist arrivals up, still below pre-pandemic levels
1 year ago

Foreign tourist arrivals up, still below pre-pandemic levels

The Hindu  

There has been a significant increase in the number of foreign tourists visiting India in 2023 with 7.24 million footfalls till October 31 this year as compared to 6.44 million for the corresponding period in 2022. In 2018 and 2019, India has seen 10.56 million and 10.93 million foreign tourist arrivals respectively, which dipped to 2.74 million in 2020 and …

After launch of Vande Bharat, airfares dropped by 20%-30%: CR
1 year, 2 months ago

After launch of Vande Bharat, airfares dropped by 20%-30%: CR

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: For the first time the railways are monitoring the demand for Vande Bharat trains based on gender and age of passengers. According to data collated by the Central Railway, the highest number of passengers travelling in Vande Bharat starting from Mumbai are in the age group of 31-45 years followed by 15-30 years of age. Workers clean a Vande …

India's domestic air passenger traffic grows 15 pc in May
1 year, 6 months ago

India's domestic air passenger traffic grows 15 pc in May

India TV News  

Mumbai: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation informed that India's domestic air passenger traffic grew 15 per cent year-on-year to 132.67 lakh passengers in May 2023. Indian Airlines Market Share According to the DGCA report, low-cost carrier IndiGo increased its market share to 61.4 per cent from 57.5 per cent during the previous month, carrying a total of 81.10 lakh …

Delhi to Mumbai Airfares Skyrocket, Surpassing Ticket Price to Dubai
1 year, 6 months ago

Delhi to Mumbai Airfares Skyrocket, Surpassing Ticket Price to Dubai

News 18  

In a surprising turn of events, airfares for the Delhi to Mumbai route have hit an all-time high, surpassing the rates for flights to Dubai. The Delhi to Mumbai airfare predicament serves as a reminder of the dynamic nature of the aviation industry, where prices can fluctuate rapidly based on market conditions and external factors. While the surge in airfares …

Rail Passenger Traffic Jumps 3 Times Since 2020, Stays About Half of Pre-Covid Level: Economic Survey
1 year, 10 months ago

Rail Passenger Traffic Jumps 3 Times Since 2020, Stays About Half of Pre-Covid Level: Economic Survey

News 18  

The Indian Railways is recovering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic as its passenger traffic load increased more than three times since 2020-21, though it remains nearly half of the pre-Covid numbers, according to the Economic Survey 2022-23 data analysed by News18. The report said that the passenger traffic originating in IR was 809 crore in 2019-20, the pre-Covid …

India air passenger traffic up 47% in 2022
1 year, 11 months ago

India air passenger traffic up 47% in 2022

Live Mint  

India air passenger traffic has risen by 47% on year to 123.2 million passengers in 2022, indicating a strong recovery from the dampened travel sentiment seen in 2021 and 2020 due to covid pandemic, data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation showed. The annual air passenger traffic in 2022 was still 14.5% lower than the air traffic seen in …

Air travel fails to take off in India during festival season
2 years, 1 month ago

Air travel fails to take off in India during festival season

The Hindu  

Despite festival demand last month, air traveller count failed to match pre-COVID-19 levels and remained behind by 8%. Domestic passenger traffic for October 2022 is estimated to be at 114 lakh, according to ratings agency ICRA. Though passengers are dealing with higher fares as airlines try to improve yields, ICRA noted that airlines were unable to offset the impact of …

Domestic air traffic crosses pre-covid level, festive season aids demand
2 years, 2 months ago

Domestic air traffic crosses pre-covid level, festive season aids demand

Live Mint  

Indicating a strong demand for air travel, domestic air traffic crossed the pre-covid level on 9 October with airports handling 402,697 passengers and 2,732 flight departures. The average daily pre-covid air traffic in 2019 was around 400,000 passengers and nearly 2,900 daily flight departures were recorded. The average daily air traffic during October so far has been around 3.7 lakh …

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19
2 years, 2 months ago

Trends in tourism amid travel rebound in India, post Covid-19

Hindustan Times  

The Covid-19 outbreak caused the global economy to collapse almost immediately and the coronavirus pandemic has presented an unprecedented challenge to the hospitality sector. Over the past two years, disturbances brought on by the spread of Covid-19 have had a substantial impact where many of the tourism properties were vacant due to travel restrictions. Trends in tourism amid travel rebound …

Air travel picks up in India; curbs and border measures hold back recovery of Asia Pacific tourism industry
2 years, 6 months ago

Air travel picks up in India; curbs and border measures hold back recovery of Asia Pacific tourism industry

Firstpost  

With respect to reopening the skies to travel, India is ahead of Asia-Pacific countries. The difference is glaring when compared to China and Japan, two large Asian domestic markets Singapore: The International Air Transport Association believes that lingering travel restrictions and border measures are holding back the recovery of the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry. It also said that …

As Indians Plan First Summer Vacation in 2 Years, Will Rising Airfares Dampen Holiday Spirit?
2 years, 7 months ago

As Indians Plan First Summer Vacation in 2 Years, Will Rising Airfares Dampen Holiday Spirit?

News 18  

For the first time in two years, Indian travellers are free to make summer plans without having to account for Covid-related travel restrictions. However, domestic air passenger traffic is expected to be around 84 million in FY22, up about 59% from the previous year but down 40% from pre-Covid levels, according to a report released by rating agency Icra Ltd. …

India's Domestic Air Passenger Traffic in March Shows 36 Pct Year-on-Year Growth From 2021
2 years, 8 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 …

AAI estimates full passenger recovery by end of FY23
2 years, 8 months ago

AAI estimates full passenger recovery by end of FY23

The Hindu  

Indian airports could see total number of domestic and international passengers return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of financial year 2023, according to a forecast by the Airports Authority of India. Its forecast indicates that the traffic could be almost at pre-pandemic levels by the end of FY23 and reach 33.8 crore - 99.1% of FY20 passenger numbers. According …

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 …

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 …

Domestic Passenger Traffic Dropped by 37 Percent Since January 1 Due to Omicron
2 years, 11 months ago

Domestic Passenger Traffic Dropped by 37 Percent Since January 1 Due to Omicron

News 18  

Domestic passenger traffic in India dropped 37% since January 1, with less than two lakh people flying daily, which set the traffic back to the volumes handled in July last year. Positive pandemic developments along with holiday season and lesser Covid restrictions pushed India’s November 2021 domestic air passenger traffic higher on a year-on-year basis. According to the International Air …

58% Indians Plan to Travel in Next 3 Months Despite Omicron Surge, Survey Finds
3 years ago

58% Indians Plan to Travel in Next 3 Months Despite Omicron Surge, Survey Finds

News 18  

Even though the threat due to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus rises in India, at least 58 per cent of citizens plan to travel during December to March, a survey by social engagement platform found. The survey by LocalCircles indicated that while such a large number of people have travel plans, only 18 per cent of citizens have made …

India opens up for foreigners for first time since pandemic began
3 years, 1 month ago

India opens up for foreigners for first time since pandemic began

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After shutting down its borders to international visitors for about 20 months due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India on Monday allowed fully vaccinated foreign travellers from a list of 99 countries to enter without the need to quarantine themselves. This is the first time India has allowed foreign tourists on commercial flights to enter the country since March …

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

Economy-Class Fares on International Flights from India on Rise: Check New Prices Here
3 years, 4 months ago

Economy-Class Fares on International Flights from India on Rise: Check New Prices Here

News 18  

Average economy-class fares on international flights operating on key routes connecting India have risen significantly during the last one month due to high demand, according to data from EaseMyTrip.com. The travel website's data shows that average economy class fare on a flight heading from Delhi in India to Newark in the US increased from Rs 69,034 in July to Rs …

Domestic Air Passenger Grow in June Due to Pent-Up Demand, Ease in Restrictions
3 years, 5 months ago

Domestic Air Passenger Grow in June Due to Pent-Up Demand, Ease in Restrictions

News 18  

Pent-up demand, along with low base and easing of Covid restrictions, pushed India’s domestic air passenger traffic higher in June 2021. “Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-June 2021 were 343.37 lakhs as against 351.78 lakhs during the corresponding period of previous year thereby registering annual growth of 2.39 per cent," the DGCA said in its June data report. Besides, …

For India’s COVID-hit Airlines, the Flight Path Continues to be Turbulent
3 years, 5 months ago

For India’s COVID-hit Airlines, the Flight Path Continues to be Turbulent

News 18  

As the vaccination rollout gets underway, India’s airlines are hoping against hope that travel demand starts showing some semblance of normalcy. Between a market structure that is tending towards a duopoly and rising input costs, the flight path for India’s airline continues to be unsettled. With COVID, India’s airlines burnt through cash and unlike counterparts in Europe and the West, …

Domestic Air Travel in India Witnessed a Plunge of 42 Percent in April, Highest Dip Globally
3 years, 6 months ago

Domestic Air Travel in India Witnessed a Plunge of 42 Percent in April, Highest Dip Globally

News 18  

Covid resurgence accelerated the contraction rate of India’s domestic air passenger traffic in April 2021. According to the International Air Transport Association, the plunge in India’s domestic air passenger volume — measured in revenue passenger kilometres — was one of the largest amongst major aviation markets such as Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, Russia and the US. “Total domestic demand was …

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic in India Registers Sharp Plunge of Upto 67 Percent in May
3 years, 6 months ago

Domestic Air Passenger Traffic in India Registers Sharp Plunge of Upto 67 Percent in May

News 18  

Domestic air traffic nosedived to 19.20 lakh passengers in May from around 57.3 lakh in April, registering a sharp 65-67 per cent month-on-month contraction on account of the second wave of the pandemic, a report said on Thursday. At the same time, the airlines’ capacity deployment for May was lower by around 54-55 per cent 27,700 departures, compared to about …

From Israel to Singapore and Australia, Here's a Complete List of Vande Bharat Flights from India
3 years, 6 months ago

From Israel to Singapore and Australia, Here's a Complete List of Vande Bharat Flights from India

News 18  

Back in May 2020, Indian government undertook a massive evacuation programme called Vande Bharat Mission to bring back stranded Indians from various countries across the globe. In order to bring back Indians who were stuck elsewhere due to sudden lockdowns, our government planned an evacuation drive called Vande Bharat under which national air carrier Air India was allowed to fly …

IATA sees 88% global air traffic revival in ’22
3 years, 6 months ago

IATA sees 88% global air traffic revival in ’22

Live Mint  

Global air passenger traffic is expected to recover to 88% of pre-covid levels or traffic seen in 2019 before the pandemic during 2022, and is expected to surpass this level during 2023, airline association The International Air Transport Association said in a statement on Wednesday. Meanwhile, IATA, which has over 290 member airlines globally including Indian airlines like IndiGo, Air …

When will international flights resume in India? Know all the details here
3 years, 7 months ago

When will international flights resume in India? Know all the details here

India Today  

As the second wave continues to spread in the country, Indian airlines have seen a sharp cut in their seat capacities. India has been banned by many countries and domestic flights have also witnessed fewer passengers in recent times. Last Sunday, the aviation ministry saw just 87,372 travelers take to the skies across India, the lowest point since last August, …

Air India pilots seek restoration of pre-Covid pay; says harshest hit in domestic market
3 years, 7 months ago

Air India pilots seek restoration of pre-Covid pay; says harshest hit in domestic market

Live Mint  

Seeking the restoration of their pre-COVID-19 monthly pay, Air India's pilot body ICPA has said its members continue to be "punished with the harshest and longest-standing pay cuts in the domestic market". In yet another letter to Minister of State for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri, the Indian Commercial Pilots' Association said the assurances given by the minister in the …

International Flights and Air Travel from India: Latest COVID-19 Restrictions, Routes Explained - News18
3 years, 8 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 …

Boeing expects demand for 2,200 new jets in India over next 20 years
3 years, 8 months ago

Boeing expects demand for 2,200 new jets in India over next 20 years

Live Mint  

Despite the short-term challenges posed by the covid-19 pandemic, aerospace firm Boeing Co expects demand for more than 2,200 new jet planes valued at nearly $320 billion over the next 20 years in India. "Although the covid-19 pandemic sharply reduced Indian air travel last year, the country’s domestic passenger traffic is recovering more rapidly than in most other countries and …

Covid-19 second wave: From 9,000 to over 1 lakh in 48 days
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 second wave: From 9,000 to over 1 lakh in 48 days

India Today  

Over the weekend, India became the biggest Covid-19 hotspot in the world recording highest number of daily cases of coronavirus infections. In the process, India breached the 1 lakh barrier that it had threatened to cross in the first wave of Covid-19 pandemic last year. The Union health ministry on Monday morning said India recorded more than 1.03 lakh cases …

How Aviation Went From an Elitist to Essential Mode of Transportation Due to Covid-19 Pandemic
3 years, 9 months ago

How Aviation Went From an Elitist to Essential Mode of Transportation Due to Covid-19 Pandemic

News 18  

The Covid-19 pandemic not only battered and bruised India’s civil aviation sector, but it also changed the entire perception of the industry from an elitist to an essential mode of transportation. In India’s context, prior to the calibrated re-opening, the entire ecosystem comprising policy makers, regulator, airlines and airports got engaged to herald the world’s largest evacuation programme. Soon hauling …

Air Passengers to be Deboarded If Not Wearing Masks, Says DGCA
3 years, 9 months ago

Air Passengers to be Deboarded If Not Wearing Masks, Says DGCA

The Quint  

If the passenger violates these norms repeatedly, in spite of warnings, they will be treated as "unruly passengers", said the aviation regulator. "It has been noticed that some travellers undertaking air journey do not adhere to 'COVID-19 protocols' which essentially involves wearing of masks properly that is not below the nose during all times of the journey from entering the …

Domestic Airlines Fleet in India Cross 700 Planes, 73 New Aircrafts Added in 2020: DGCA
3 years, 9 months ago

Domestic Airlines Fleet in India Cross 700 Planes, 73 New Aircrafts Added in 2020: DGCA

News 18  

India’s civil aviation sector, which was heavily battered by the Covid-19 pandemic, added over 20 aircraft during the year 2020. In January, on a year-on-year basis, the air passenger traffic had dropped by 39.50 per cent to 77.34 lakh from 127.83 lakh reported for the corresponding period of the previous year. On a sequential basis, domestic passenger traffic rose 5.55 …

COVID-19 pandemic: DGCA extends suspension of international flights till 28 February
3 years, 10 months 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 …

6.3 crore domestic air passengers in 2020, 56 pc lower than 2019: DGCA
3 years, 11 months ago

6.3 crore domestic air passengers in 2020, 56 pc lower than 2019: DGCA

Hindustan Times  

A total of 6.3 crore domestic passengers travelled by air last year, 56.29 per cent lower than 2019, Indian aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday. The relaxation offers some relief to domestic airlines.mint The impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt on the Indian aviation sector as the regulator said that only 73.27 lakh people travelled by air …

Domestic passenger traffic growing steadily towards pre-Covid numbers: Centre
3 years, 11 months ago

Domestic passenger traffic growing steadily towards pre-Covid numbers: Centre

Hindustan Times  

Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday said that the number of domestic passengers is growing steadily, taking us even closer to the pre-Covid numbers, as the number of daily domestic passengers on flights has touched 2,73,845 on Sunday. Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri further said that there were 4,360 flight movements across the country and …

New Covid-19 strain: India temporarily suspends Vande Bharat flights from UK
4 years ago

New Covid-19 strain: India temporarily suspends Vande Bharat flights from UK

Live Mint  

India has temporarily suspended its Vande Bharat flights from the United Kingdom due to the emergence of new strain of coronavirus, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. Speaking during the weekly virtual press conference, Anurag Srivastava, MEA Spokesperson, said that as many as 1,005 international flights have been operated under Phase 8 Plus of India's Vande Bharat Mission, …

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1 crore: A timeline of how the pandemic spread across the country
4 years ago

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 1 crore: A timeline of how the pandemic spread across the country

Firstpost  

India on Saturday crossed the grim milestone of 1 crore COVID-19 cases, 323 days after the first case of the disease was reported in the country India on Saturday crossed the grim milestone of 1 crore COVID-19 cases, 323 days after the first case of the disease was reported in the country. Initial days India reported its first COVID-19 case …

Operational Cap on Domestic Flights Increased From 60 percent to 70 Percent of Pre-Covid Levels
4 years, 1 month ago

Operational Cap on Domestic Flights Increased From 60 percent to 70 Percent of Pre-Covid Levels

News 18  

The cap on the number of domestic flights that Indian airlines are permitted to operate was increased from 60 per cent to 70 per cent of their pre-COVID levels on Wednesday, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. The Civil Aviation Ministry had said on September 2 that the Indian airlines can operate a maximum 60 per cent of their …

VBM Facilitated Repatriation and International Travel of Over 23.9 Lakh People: Hardeep Singh Puri
4 years, 1 month ago

VBM Facilitated Repatriation and International Travel of Over 23.9 Lakh People: Hardeep Singh Puri

News 18  

Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday said that the Vande Bharat Mission has so far facilitated the repatriation and international travel of more than 29.23 lakh stranded people. Last month, Puri told the Rajya Sabha that by Diwali and towards the end of the year, India would have pre-Covid aviation figures of 3 lakh passengers a day. …

October air passenger traffic up 33% sequentially: Icra
4 years, 1 month ago

October air passenger traffic up 33% sequentially: Icra

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Domestic air passenger traffic continued to recover in October, growing 33% month-on-month but was 58% lower on year because of the pandemic, rating agency Icra said in a report on Friday. “For October 2020, the average daily departures were about 1,574, significantly lower than the average daily departures of 3,031 in October 2019, though better than about 1,311 …

More confusion than clarity on the trajectory of the COVID-19 virus
4 years, 1 month ago

More confusion than clarity on the trajectory of the COVID-19 virus

The Hindu  

Eight months into the COVID-19 pandemic, India continues to have less clarity on the trajectory of the virus than what the Central government claims. The COVID-19 Indian National Supermodel says India crossed the peak around September 17 and that the number of cases would come down to fewer than 50,000 in December. According to the paper, not only were the …

Indian domestic air traffic down 65.82% annually during September
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian domestic air traffic down 65.82% annually during September

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Indian airlines carried 3.94 million passengers during September, down by 65.82% from the same period of the previous year, due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic that has muted travel appetite, according to monthly data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation However, more people flew in September as compared to August, when airlines flew 2.83 million passengers …

17.22 Lakh Indians Have Returned from Abroad Under 'Vande Bharat' Mission: MEA
4 years, 2 months ago

17.22 Lakh Indians Have Returned from Abroad Under 'Vande Bharat' Mission: MEA

News 18  

New Delhi: As many as 17.22 lakh Indians have returned from abroad after the government launched the ”Vande Bharat” evacuation mission on May 7 in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that under the phase seven of the mission, operational since October 1, 873 international …

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