Finally, after being suspended for two years, the Indian government has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India effective on March 27, 2022.
However, the restrictions were in place and international operations shall be subject to strict adherence to Ministry of Health guidelines for international travel, said the Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday.
In order to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had suspended operations of scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India with effect from 23rd March 2020 vide circular dated 19.03.2020. Currently, in terms of DGCA’s circular 28.02.2022, the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India has been extended till further orders.
After having recognized the increased vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with the stakeholders, the Government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India from 27.03.2022, i.e. start of Summer Schedule 2022.
The suspension of scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India, thus, stands extended till 2359 hrs. 1ST on 26.03.2022 and air bubble arrangements shall accordingly be extended to this extent only.
The international operations shall be subject to strict adherence to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare guidelines for international travel dated 10.02.2022 and as amended from time to time.