In view of the Corona epidemic, the ban on international flights to and from India has been extended till 30 November. The information has been given by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday. However, these restrictions given by DGCA will not apply to international cargo operations and exclusively on flights approved by the DGCA. Earlier, DGCA had extended the ban on international flights till 31 October 2021.
Let us tell you that in view of the Corona crisis, the government took a big decision and banned international flights from 23 March 2020 last year. Since then this ban has continued till now. However, after a reduction in cases of corona infection was registered some time ago, the government, giving some relief, has allowed the movement of international cargo planes as well as the operation of passenger aircraft on some routes. There is an agreement between the Government of India and some countries regarding the air bubble. Due to which flights are being operated between those countries following the guidelines set by Corona.
India has arranged flights through Air Bubble to more than 25 countries including America, UK, Germany and Japan. However, these air bubble flights will continue like this. These flights are out of order. It may be noted that these flights were suspended on 26 June 2020 after the outbreak of the Corona epidemic across the world. A fresh order has been issued modifying that order on Tuesday.
It has been said in the latest order that this restriction will not apply to international cargo transportation and special flights approved by DGCA. International flights can be operated on selected routes with the approval of the competent authority.
