New Delhi – Indian Govt has extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services till March 31st, according to a circular issued by Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Operations were suspended from March 23rd last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on select routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, said the circular.
According to circular of DGCA, restriction will not apply to cargo flights and flights specifically approved by DGCA, it added. Amid the suspension, special international flights have been allowed under the Vande Bharat Mission since May last year and under bilateral air bubble arrangements with select countries since July.
