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DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till May 31

India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries including the US, the UK, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan and France. Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories

India TV News Desk Edited by: India TV News Desk New Delhi Updated on: April 30, 2021 13:55 IST
International passenger flights suspended till May 31 
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International passenger flights suspended till May 31 

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till May 31 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday.  However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, the DGCA added.

Scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23 last year due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with selected countries since July.

India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries including the US, the UK, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan and France. Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories.

The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it. 

- With PTI inputs. 

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