Dgca On Coronavirus

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till June 30, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday.

Amid an aggressive sweep of the second coronavirus wave, the Director General of Civil Aviation on Friday further extended the suspension of scheduled international flights till May 31. The earlier deadline for suspension was to end today.

People found violating COVID-19 rules may be fined on the spot at airports, the country's civil aviation regulator said today as part of the government's efforts to increase surveillance at airports amid a surge in the virus cases in India.

Airlines must turn back passengers who do not wear their mask "properly" despite repeated warnings, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday said, asking them to ensure air travellers strictly follow COVID-19 safety rules.

Seeking to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols by air travellers, aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday asked airlines to deboard passengers who do not wear their mask "properly" despite repeated warnings.

The restrictions on international flights have been extended till March 31, aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA said in a statement on Saturday.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA on Friday issued guidelines regarding transportation of coronavirus vaccines through cargo and passenger aircraft.

Aviation regulator DGCA issued detailed guidelines on Wednesday regarding a refund of the ticket price for the flights cancelled amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered airlines to resume pre-flight alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew members.

Airlines carried a total of 372.85 lakh passengers in the first seven months of 2020 (January-July), marking a fall of 54.84 per cent compared to the corresponding period a year ago.

India has extended the ban on international flights till July 31 as the nation sets its "Unlock 2" plan rolling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The civil aviation regulator DGCA said the ban on all international flights has been extended till July 31 and only cargo and flights approved by the DGCA will be allowed.

The Bombay High Court on Monday permitted all flight operators to allow passengers to occupy middle seats in flights, but said they should strictly comply with guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Airlines should try to keep middle seats on flights vacant and provide "wrap-around gowns" for those who do end up with these seats, the country's aviation regulator DGCA said today. The government had earlier said it would not be viable to keep middle seats vacant as fares would shoot up.

Air tickets will be capped between Rs 2,000 and Rs 18,600 in seven bands depending on flight duration, the government said on Thursday, as it announced details of resuming air travel after a two-month suspension because of the coronavirus crisis.

All commercial passenger flight operations have been suspended for the lockdown period. However, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights and special flights approved by the aviation regulator DGCA have been allowed to operate.

The coronavirus-induced suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till June 30, aviation regulator DGCA said on Friday.

Amid an aggressive sweep of the second coronavirus wave, the Director General of Civil Aviation on Friday further extended the suspension of scheduled international flights till May 31. The earlier deadline for suspension was to end today.

People found violating COVID-19 rules may be fined on the spot at airports, the country's civil aviation regulator said today as part of the government's efforts to increase surveillance at airports amid a surge in the virus cases in India.

Airlines must turn back passengers who do not wear their mask "properly" despite repeated warnings, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Saturday said, asking them to ensure air travellers strictly follow COVID-19 safety rules.

Seeking to ensure strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols by air travellers, aviation regulator DGCA on Saturday asked airlines to deboard passengers who do not wear their mask "properly" despite repeated warnings.

The restrictions on international flights have been extended till March 31, aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA said in a statement on Saturday.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation or DGCA on Friday issued guidelines regarding transportation of coronavirus vaccines through cargo and passenger aircraft.

Aviation regulator DGCA issued detailed guidelines on Wednesday regarding a refund of the ticket price for the flights cancelled amid the coronavirus-triggered lockdown.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered airlines to resume pre-flight alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew members.

Airlines carried a total of 372.85 lakh passengers in the first seven months of 2020 (January-July), marking a fall of 54.84 per cent compared to the corresponding period a year ago.

India has extended the ban on international flights till July 31 as the nation sets its "Unlock 2" plan rolling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. The civil aviation regulator DGCA said the ban on all international flights has been extended till July 31 and only cargo and flights approved by the DGCA will be allowed.

The Bombay High Court on Monday permitted all flight operators to allow passengers to occupy middle seats in flights, but said they should strictly comply with guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Airlines should try to keep middle seats on flights vacant and provide "wrap-around gowns" for those who do end up with these seats, the country's aviation regulator DGCA said today. The government had earlier said it would not be viable to keep middle seats vacant as fares would shoot up.

Air tickets will be capped between Rs 2,000 and Rs 18,600 in seven bands depending on flight duration, the government said on Thursday, as it announced details of resuming air travel after a two-month suspension because of the coronavirus crisis.

All commercial passenger flight operations have been suspended for the lockdown period. However, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights and special flights approved by the aviation regulator DGCA have been allowed to operate.