The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced the resumption of scheduled international flights from March 27, 2022. India had suspended scheduled international flights on 23rd March 2020 following the outbreak of covid-19 in 2020.
However, flights with some countries continued under bilateral air bubble agreements.
“After having recognized the increased vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with stakeholders, the government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India from March 27 2022.” the ministry of civil aviation said in a statement.
“After deliberation with all stakeholders & keeping in view the decline in the #COVID19 caseload, we have decided to resume international travel from Mar 27 onwards. Air bubble arrangements will also stand revoked thereafter. With this step, I’m confident the sector will reach new heights,” Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said in a Twitter post.
Currently, India has air bubble agreements with 37 countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore, the UAE, the UK and the US.
The suspension of scheduled international flights was reviewed every month till 30 November, before the government announced resumption of services on 26 November, but had to roll back days later following the third wave of covid-19 infections.
