New Delhi: The ban on international flights has been extended. The ban was extended by the DGCA until July 31. The decision comes in the wake of the Covid expansion.
Although the number of covid cases is declining in the country, the prevalence is not completely under control. It is against this backdrop that the ban on international flights has been extended. The first ban of international flights at the beginning of the first wave of covid. The ban was then extended.
However, the DGCA said there would be no disruption to special flights and cargo services. The circular issued in June 2020 banning international flights was further amended.
At present, it operates special airlines in collaboration with various countries. The DGCA said there would be no disruption to this. The ‘air bubble’ program is operated in collaboration with 27 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan, and France. International flights have been banned in India since March 23 last year.