Sunday, September 24, 2023
No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • Travel
  • News
  • India
  • World
  • Videos
  • Guest Columns
  • Editor’s Choice
The Traveller Trails
No Result
View All Result
Home News

India Resumes Regular International Flights After A Gap Of Two Years

DGCA has permitted international airlines to operate 1783 departures per week between India and the rest of the world. Sixty foreign airlines from 40 countries will operate these departures.

Rupesh Kumar by Rupesh Kumar
March 27, 2022
in India, News, Travel
Reading Time: 2 mins read
0
India Resumes Regular International Flights After A Gap Of Two Years
Share on FacebookShare on WhatsappShare on Twitter

Delhi: After a two-year hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, regular scheduled international flights resumed today in India. In the meantime, international flights had been operating in an “air bubble” agreement with several countries.

60 airlines, 1783 departures per week

DGCA has permitted international airlines to operate 1783 departures per week between India and the rest of the world.

Sixty foreign airlines from 40 countries, including Salam Air, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Qantas and American Airlines, will operate these 1783 departures.

This approval for regular international commercial air travel is part of the summer schedule (until October 29).

According to the DGCA, foreign carriers are permitted to operate between Mauritius, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the United States of America, Iraq, Kenya, Bangladesh, Germany, Singapore, Yemen, Sri Lanka, Bahrain, Maldives, Nepal, Iran, Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Kuwait, Tanzania, the Netherlands, France, Japan, Rwanda, Russia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Australia, Qatar, Ethiopia, Oman, Seychelles, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, Myanmar, Canada and Finland.

Also read: India Restores E- Visa For 156 Nations

Covid-19 norms relaxed

The Centre has also announced several Covid-19 protocol relaxations that will take effect at airports and on flights.

According to new rules issued by the ministry of civil aviation, security personnel at airports will be allowed to resume pat-down searches of passengers.

Cabin crew members will no longer be required to wear personal protection equipment (PPE) kits.

India Resumes Regular International Flights After A Gap Of Two Years-1

Airlines must leave three seats vacant for medical emergencies and to facilitate smooth air operations.

Meanwhile, the Centre stated that wearing protective face masks and maintaining hand hygiene/sanitiser is still mandatory at airports and on flights.

“Airlines may carry additional personal protection equipment, including hand sanitiser and N-95 masks, to address any respiratory infections associated with cases on board, both for passengers and staff,” the ministry added.

Airfare may fall

With regular flights returning, customers may get some airfare relief throughout the summer vacation season.

However, experts advise caution when it comes to airfare reduction forecasts.

In an ideal environment, airfares would decrease, but the imminent global crisis (Ukraine war) has caused oil costs to skyrocket, say the industry experts.

Also read: Saudi Arabia Lifts All COVID-19 Entry Restrictions

India had suspended scheduled international air travel on March 23, 2020, due to the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Special international flights between India and nearly 40 other countries have been flying under air bubble agreements since July 2020.

Tags: Air TravelIndiaInternational Flights Resume
ShareSendTweet
Rupesh Kumar

Rupesh Kumar

Rupesh Kumar is an accomplished Journalist, Author, Graphic Designer, and Strategic Thinker. He has worked with scores of news and sports channels in India and is an expert in crafting engaging & informative content.

Related Posts

Top 10 Reasons To Choose Travel Companies For Your Next Adventure_3
Travel

Why Traditional Travel Agencies Still Reign Supreme In Vacation Planning

September 18, 2023
How the 20% TCS Rule Will Shape Your Global Travel Experiences
News

Tax Changes On The Horizon: How The 20% TCS Rule Will Shape Your Global Travel Experiences

September 13, 2023
Finland Leads Europe In Digital Passport Trial
News

Finland Leads Europe In Digital Passport Trial

September 7, 2023
Master The Art Of Sustainable Travel_1
Travel

Master The Art Of Sustainable Travel: Essential Tips For Conscious Wanderers

September 5, 2023
Next Post
Vietjet To Add Four More Routes Between India And Vietnam

Vietjet To Add Four More Routes Between India And Vietnam

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

APRIL 2022 EDITION

POPULAR NEWS

  • Wild Flowers of Himachal Pradesh

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The 5 Best Offbeat Destinations To Visit In Himachal This Winter

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Six Amazing Holiday Destinations For Yoga Lovers In India

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • An Insider’s Guide To Exploring The Greek Island Of Sifnos

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Where To Go In Kerala? Five Best Destinations You Must Visit In 2023

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

BROWSE BY CATEGORIES

  • Business
  • Covid
  • Editor's Choice
  • Entertainment
  • Guest Columns
  • Health
  • India
  • Lifestyle
  • News
  • Sport
  • Technology
  • Travel
  • Videos
  • World

About The Traveller Trails

The Traveller Trails magazine is a print and digital publication. The magazine provides fair and independent travel information that inspires travel.

Quick Links

  • About Us
  • Write for Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Contact Us

Connect

For PR Agencies & Content Writers: info@thetravellertrails.in

Follow Us

Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin

Designed and Marketed by AK Network Solutions

No Result
View All Result
  • HOME
  • Travel
  • News
  • India
  • World
  • Videos
  • Guest Columns
  • Editor’s Choice

© 2022. Powered by AK Network SOlutions