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India extends ban on international commercial passenger flights to and from India

Written by  Rajan Nath -- August 31st 2020 02:40 PM -- Updated: August 31st 2020 02:43 PM
India extends ban on international commercial passenger flights to and from India

India extends ban on international commercial passenger flights to and from India

The Government of India on Monday extended the ban on international commercial passenger flights to and from India till September 31, barring exceptions mentioned in the order. The Government in a letter stated that in partial modification of the circular dated August 26, the competent authority has further extended the validity of the circular issued regarding scheduled international commercial passenger services to and from India till September 30. It added that the restriction would not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). However, the International Scheduled flights may be allowed on the selected routes by the competent authority on case to case basis. The coronavirus pandemic has hit the world especially the economy. International flights have been put on hold ever since the coronavirus made its appearance in India. Also Read | Unlock 4: MHA issues guidelines for opening up of more activities Though the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines for Unlock 4, the aspirants of international flights have to wait for more time. -PTC News


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