The Indian government had previously planned to resume scheduled international flight operations from December 15 onwards.
The Indian government had previously planned to resume scheduled international flight operations from December 15 onwards.
But this plan was derailed due to the emergence of Omicron which lead to the government withdrawing the decision to resume scheduled international flights
After two years, India will resume regular international flight operations from March 27. Canada, US, Australia, etc.
After being recognised the increase of vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with the stakeholders
the government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India from March 27, 2022, ie start of the summer schedule 2022.
On February 28, the Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had extended the ban on regular commercial international passenger flights until further orders.
International flights were first suspended in March 2020 after a nationwide lockdown was imposed to tackle the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
International operations shall be subject to strict adherence to Ministry of Health guidelines for international travel, the Civil Aviation Ministry said.
The aviation ministry had, in November last year, announced plans to resume regular international flights starting December 15, 2021, but rescinded that order due to the rise in Omicron cases.