New Delhi, January 19: Amid the rising COVID-19 cases in India, The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday has extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights till 28 February 2022.
International cargo flights and those being operated under air bubble agreements will not be affected.
In the order issued by DGCA, it has been stated that ”In partial modification of circular dated 26-11-2021, the competent authority has decided to extend the suspension of Scheduled International commercial passenger services to/from India till 2359 hrs 1ST of 28th February, 2022. This restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flight specifically approved by DGCA. However, flights under air bubble arrangement will not be affected”.
The ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights was first imposed on March 23, 2020, in view of the Covid-19 situation and has been in place since.
India has formed air-bubble pacts with around 28 countries.
Under an air-bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories with specific restrictions.