In view of the Coronavirus epidemic, the suspension on the international passenger flights has been extended till 31 July. The Director-General of Civil Aviation said that aircraft have been allowed to fly on some selected routes. Let us tell you that due to the epidemic, India had suspended the International Passenger Service on 23 March 2020.
However, India resumed special international service in May 2020 as Vande Bharat Mission. Through this, Indians stranded in different countries brought back home. The countries for which India had started airlines under these plans included 24 countries – the US, UK, UAE, Kenya, Bhutan and France. Under the Air Bubble Agreement, special aircraft operated between two countries.
In the circular issued by the DGCA, "In partial modification of circular dated 26-06-2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of circular issued on the subject cited above regarding Scheduled International commercial passenger services to/from India till 2359 hrs 1ST of 31st July, 2021. However, the restriction will not apply to international all-cargo operations flights, approved by DGCA."
In view of the COVID-19 outbreak, the central government banned domestic and international flights on 23 March last year. However, the domestic flights resumed operation from 25 May. But international flights continue to remain suspended. However, the government is carrying out special operations under the Vande Bharat Mission to bring back the stranded Indians.
Bangladesh first closed its borders on 26 April in view of the worsening situation of the coronavirus in India. On May 8, Bangladesh extended the travel ban for 14 more days after six cases of the B1.617.2 variant of the coronavirus reported in the country. On Sunday, this ban further extended for 14 days.
