New Delhi: The Centre on Monday announced the extension of ban on international commercial passenger flights to & from the country till September 30.
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a circular in this regard.
As per the circular, the travel and visa restrictions have been further extended till September 30. However, the restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA.
The circular read, “…scheduled international commercial passenger services to/ from India till 2359hrs of 30th September. This shall not apply to international all- cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA.”
The aviation regulator had first issued a circular suspending both international and domestic flights on March 26 when the nationwide lockdown was announced in order to curtail the spread of Covid-19.
India resumed its flight operations on May 25 after two months of a complete ban on flights. While domestic travel has been allowed, international flights are operational only under Vande Bharat Mission to bring back Indians stranded overseas.