Muscat: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Wednesday said that flights between the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of India operate in accordance with the decisions of the Supreme Committee on Covid-19.
The flights are operated for the purpose of allowing Indian nationals to return to their home country, shipping health supplies, goods and essential merchandise and facilitating the return of citizens, diplomats and health workers from India to the Sultanate.
The competent authorities in the Sultanate, represented by the CAA, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the Ministry of Health, are keeping an eye on the small number of incoming travellers, including healthcare workers and diplomats.
They must undergo tests before traveling and upon their arrival in the Sultanate, in addition to quarantine as per the regulations. Tests are conducted for the third time on the last day of the quarantine period.
Oman Air operated 14 flights with 58 passengers, including 14 citizens and 44 expatriates, on an average of five passengers (from exempted categories) per flight during the period between June 7 to June 13.
SalamAir operated one flight with two Omanis.
Air India operated eight flights with a total of 34 passengers, of which one citizen and 33 expatriates, on average less than five passengers only per flight.
Air India Express operated 11 flights with 47 passengers, including two citizens and 47 expats.
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