From Our Bureau
NEW DELHI: The suspension of the scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended “till further order,” says a notification issued by aviation regulator Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
However, it will not affect the special passenger flights operating between India and around 45 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements with them.
On January 19, the suspension was extended till February 28. The scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, following the outbreak of the Coronavirus.
The notification says the restrictions shall also not apply to the international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA.
The DGCA had on November 26, 2021, announced that India will resume scheduled international passenger flights from December 15, 2021.
Just a day later, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked the Civil Aviation Ministry and the DGCA to review its decision in the wake of rising concerns over the COVID-19 variant Omicron.
On December 1, 2021, the DGCA revoked its November 26 decision without saying how long the suspension of scheduled international flights continue.
