New Delhi: The ban on the operation of regular international flights has been extended till October 31. Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday informed about the same. DGCA said, "However, listed international flights may be allowed to fly on selected routes".
It will depend on a case-by-case basis. However, international flights are being operated from May under the Vande Bharat mission, and special agreements signed with select countries since in July. India has entered into a special bilateral flight agreement (Air Bubble Pact) with the US, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Bhutan, and France. DGCA in its circular made it clear that the ban will continue only on regular international passenger flights. This will have no effect on the special permitted and operation of all-cargo flights.
International flights have been banned in the country since the Coronavirus lockdown. Earlier, DGCA had said that international flights could start by 60%. Flights are currently banned and decisions can be taken in accordance with conditions in the future.
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