In the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has decided to suspend all the International flight operations in the country till July 31. Earlier, the aviation regulator had cancelled the international flights till July 15. However, the DGCA may permit international flights on some selected routes during this period. “The international scheduled flights may be allowed on select routes on case-to-case basis,” said the aviation regulator.
The international passenger flight services in the country will resume in a phased manner during ‘Unlock2.0’, the ministry of home affairs said on Monday. “International air travel of passengers has been permitted in a limited manner under the Vande Bharat mission. Further opening up will take place in a calibrated manner,” the central government said in a statement.