Covid-19 Impact: Suspension of international flights extended till May 31
The DGCA said that only some international scheduled flights will be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis.
The aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India announced that the scheduled international passenger flights will remain suspended till May 31. He extended the suspension of the flights due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic.
The DGCA said that only some international scheduled flights will be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis.
The circular issued by DGCA also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.
— DGCA (@DGCAIndia) April 30, 2021
The scheduled international passenger services were suspended in India on March 23, 2020, last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission, and under bilateral “air bubble” arrangements with selected countries from last year.
India has formed air bubble pacts with around 27 countries including Kenya, Bhutan, and France. Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories.