India extends ban on international commercial flights till Feb 28


New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS): India's civil aviation regulator, the DGCA, on Wednesday extended the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till February 28, 2022.

At present, India suffers from a third Covid wave which is said to be driven by the Omicron variant.

In a notification, the DGCA extended the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till February 28, 2022.

"This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA. "However, flights under Air Bubble agreement will not be affected."

Last month, the civil aviation regulator, had extended the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till January 31, 2022.

Earlier, India had announced plans to allow resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services from December 15, 2021 with certain conditions.

However, on December 1, 2021, DGCA had said it is "closely monitoring" the situation emerging out of the Covid-19's Omicron variant and the final decision on the resumption of near normal international flight operations will be taken after consultation with stakeholders.

India had banned the operation of international flights on March 23 last year to contain and control the spread of Covid-19.

Flight restrictions, however, were later eased under air bubble arrangement with certain countries.

 

 

 

 

  

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  • GIRISH, KRAKALA - RIYADH

    Thu, Jan 20 2022

    What is the use of such kind of ban. In India everything is open only international flights is on ban. International passengers are not spreading virus it is done by local people in the name of election rallies and religious celebrations. On the other hand govt earning in the name of air bubble by charging high price on tickets. International passengers are left with no option than paying it in order to see their loved ones. I can pray for such sick minds " GET WELL SOON"

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  • peacelover, india

    Wed, Jan 19 2022

    What is the difference between air bubble and scheduled flights. In spite of hiving international flight ban, I can see flights operating to and fro from India and reservations are freely available !

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Wed, Jan 19 2022

    "Very good move, it is the overseas passengers who spread it." - You speak like a ' Frog dwelling in the well' Blame the country which is responsible for inventing the Virus ?

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  • Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur

    Wed, Jan 19 2022

    Ban them first before they do and avoid embarrassment.

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Wed, Jan 19 2022

    Very good move, it is the overseas passengers who spread it.

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  • Alwyn Dsouza, Canada

    Thu, Jan 20 2022

    Buddy overseas passengers only spread the money to India not virus. Do you how the virus spread? First stop all festivals, Yatras and jathras and aataas. That is how virus spread. International passengers are traveling with Pcr test completed with fully vaccinated. Otherwise airline dont allow to board the flight. Stop blaming International passengers and owning your own internal people who goes without mask and congregating without any distance.

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  • Chris, Q8

    Thu, Jan 20 2022

    @Alwyn Dsouza, Canada - Rightly said in accordance with the facts, I applaud.

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