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India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries including the US, the UK, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan, and France
Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories
New Delhi: The government on Thursday (January 28) extended a ban on international scheduled commercial flights to/from India till February 28 in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The DGCA circular said that the suspension will not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it. However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, said the Directorate General of Civil Aviation statement.