International Flights resume on March 27 after a two-year Covid Gap

International Flights resume: The Aviation Ministry said that international operations will have to follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for international travel.

India on Tuesday lifted the ban on international flights after a gap of two years. Foreign flights suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic will be available from March 27.

“After recognizing the increased vaccination coverage across the world and in consultation with stakeholders, the Government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to India from 27.03.2022,” read a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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Under this arrangement, special international flights are operating between India and 37 countries from July 2020. The Bubble arrangement hurt the airlines’ operations and their profitability.