As the Covid-19 cases continue to show a consistent declining trend, the government is planning to resume regular international flights from 15 March, which were shut after the pandemic broke out, reported PTI, quoting officials.
The news agency stated that standard operating procedures effective at Indian airports for foreign arrivals and departure will be complied with after the resumption of flights.
"Regular International flights are likely to resume from 15 March. The Guidelines for International Arrivals, which came into effect from 14 February, will be followed at airports for the passengers of these flights," an official source was quoted as saying.
However, no official announcement has been made by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation so far.
The ban on scheduled international passenger flights in India is in effect till 28 February. Such flights have been suspended in India since 23 March 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Special passenger flights have been functioning between India and around 40 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements.
The health ministry has issued revised guidelines for international arrivals, with effect from 14 February, Special passenger flights have been functioning between India and around 40 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements.
The health ministry has issued revised guidelines for international arrivals, with effect from February 14, including the need to do away with the mandatory seven-day home quarantine and the need for pre-departure RT-PCR for passengers coming from 87 countries.
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