Omicron's shadow on the resumption of international flights, decision postponed for the time being

Due to the Corona epidemic (COVID 19), all the countries of the world had banned international commercial flights, India was also one of them. However, seeing the situation improving, India had decided to start these regular passenger flights from December 15. But now this decision has been postponed for the time being.

In view of the threat of the new variant of the corona virus, Omicron, international flights are not being started from 15 December.

In a statement issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), it was told that, at present, the situation which is being created in countries around the world is being closely watched. Also, after talks with all the stakeholders, there are indications that flights will not be started on the scheduled date. Further notification will be issued regarding this.

Let us tell you that at present, the movement of flights is happening under the air bubble. Which is limited in number. It was being considered to make it regular, which can now be avoided. Air bubble service was started with about 30 countries, after which now passengers will have to follow strict corona rules on arrival in India. In which rules like Covid Testing and Quarantine are included.