New Delhi: The domestic flights will resume operations in the country today after the gap of two months.
Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said, “Today, we restart domestic flights. India’s civil aviation is always on the forefront”.
The Minister said that except in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, the domestic flights will resume their operations in the country.
The flight operations from Vijaywada and Vizag airports in Andhra Pradesh will begin tomorrow, while those in West Bengal will recommence from Thursday on a limited scale, the Minister said.
Flight services had been suspended in the country two months ago due to the nationwide lockdown necessitated by the coronavirus pandemic.
According to reports, in Chennai, there will be a maximum of 25 arrivals but there is no limit on number of departures. There will be limited flight operations from Mumbai in Maharashtra.
As per the standard operating procedure issued by Airport Authority of India, passengers should reach airport two hours before the scheduled time of departure and only passengers who have departure in next four hours will be allowed to enter the terminal building. Passengers shall compulsorily walk through screening zone for thermal screening before entering the terminal building, the SOP added.