Suspension of scheduled intl flights extended till Oct 31

September 28, 2021 20:13

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till October 31, India's aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation said on Tuesday.

'However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis,' the DGCA added.

Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May 2020 and under bilateral 'air bubble' arrangements with selected countries since July 2020.

India has formed air bubble pacts with approximately 28 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Bhutan and France.

Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories.

The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it. -- PTI

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