INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS RESUMES UNDER BILATERAL AIR BUBBLES
On 16th Jul 2020, Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Sinh Puri
announced resumption of international flights to the United States & France under bilateral air bubbles with
specific terms and conditions. This
arrangement allows airlines from other countries to operate flights to &
from India along with Indian carriers.
India & US
United Airlines will be operating a total of 18
flights between the US & India from 17th Jul to the 31st of Jul. They will be
operating one flight a day between Delhi & Newark whereas Delhi & San
Fransisco will be operational three times a week.
India & France
Air France to operate total of 28 flights between
Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru & Paris from 18th Jul to 31st Jul.
India – UAE
On July 9, an air bubble was announced with UAE which will
be scheduled between 12-26 Jul.
Next In Line
Germany & UK are two of the few other countries with whom we
are planning similar arrangements.
Why only 2 Countries for now
Many other countries including India are imposing entry restrictions even now.
Air India
Air India will be operating to France, Germany & the US from
India under this air bubble.
