INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS TO BE RESUMED AFTER TWO YEARS INTERVAL

(The Quiver) : Today,the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced,India lifted the ban on international flights . The ban is lifted on viewing the increased vaccination coverage globally. The suspension was last extended on February 28, this year. After a gap of two years the ban is lifted and international flights will be available from March 27.

“After having recognized the increased vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with the stakeholders, the Government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India from 27.03.2022, i.e. start of Summer Schedule 2022,” read a statement from the Civil Aviation Ministry.

After deliberation with stakeholders &keeping in view the decline in the #COVID19 caseload,we have decided to resume international travel from Mar 27 onwards.Air Bubble arrangements will also stand revoked thereafter.With this step,I’m confident the sector will reach new heights!
— Jyotiraditya M. Scindia (मोदी का परिवार) (@JM_Scindia) March 8, 2022

The international operations shall be subject to strict adherence to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare guidelines for international travel dated 10.02.2022 and as amended from time to time.

The aviation watchdog, Directorate General of Civil Aviation or (DGCA), had earlier suspended operations on March 2020 in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.