The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has forwarded an appeal to the Minister of Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri to permit airlines to commence schedule flights and carry passengers to under serviced markets beyond the air bubble.
This is subsequent to the meetings held by TAAI President had with the Minister Civil Aviation on 13th August 2020 along with Minister of Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel. The air bubbles permits point to point service between only a few countries which have signed the agreement with India.
President TAAI Jyoti Mayal stated: “We have appealed to permit and open the criteria for airlines to carry passengers to various other countries beyond their hubs to underserved markets. This is because in a lot of markets where there are fewer requirements for Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) or Air Bubbles are not created, these carriers shall be able to carry passenger as per specified norms to and from India and the transiting country.”
Since air bubble flights too are not meeting adequate capacity, this shall open up the capacity and give opportunities to member travel agents, airlines and travellers to commence their activities. This shall not only enhance the economy but also provide a ground to cater to non-concerned sectors from India.
This shall enable commencement of business and act as a revival catalyst for member travel agents in India but also restart economic activity between other countries with India. Safety and health norms are being followed by airlines, travellers, travel agents as per protocols and advisories issued by Governments.
