The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday.
Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020.
However, special passenger flights have been operating between India and approximately 40 countries since July 2020 under air bubble arrangements formed with them.
UAE: Etihad extends Covid-19 insurance coverage for flyers
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Abu Dhabi airline s scheme covers medical and quarantine costs.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has extended its Covid-19 global wellness insurance cover until September 30, 2021, the airline said in a statement on Sunday.
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“Extending Etihad’s Covid-19 global wellness insurance reinforces the effectiveness of Etihad Wellness, the airline’s health and hygiene programme. It’s an added benefit automatically provided to all guests - no exceptions,” said Martin Drew, senior vice president for sales and cargo at Etihad Airways.
“As Etihad continues to gradually expand its services to up to 60 destinations this spring, the airline wants to instil confidence to travel and hopes this additional cover will reassure guests Etihad is doing everything it can to keep them safe and protected,” he said.
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Airlines permitted to fly only 80% of pre-COVID flights till March-end: Govt
The cap on the number of domestic flights that Indian airlines are permitted to operate will remain at 80 per cent of their pre-COVID levels till March 31 or till the summer schedule begins, said the Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday. The ministry had set the 80 per cent limit on December 3, 2020, without specifying till what date it would remain in place.
The summer schedule begins at the end of March for all the airlines. Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approves both the schedules - summer and winter - of all the airlines.
Dublin Airport private Antigen testing begins as Dutch authorities make it compulsory for fliers
The antigen tests come as Dutch authorities have banned untested passengers from entering the country. By Niall O Connor Friday 15 Jan 2021, 2:24 PM Jan 15th 2021, 2:24 PM 18,885 Views 19 Comments
Antigen tests are now available at Dublin Aiport.
Image: Shutterstock/Iryna Rasko
Image: Shutterstock/Iryna Rasko
IRELAND’S FIRST COVID-19 antigen testing facility has opened in Dublin Airport. The move comes as some countries close down borders to untested fliers.
The facility opened this morning at Dublin Airport, with the rapid test costing €89 and with results available in one hour.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) The CDC s new order requiring international passengers entering the U.S. to have a negative COVID-19 test follows rules already in place in other countries. This is actually good for international travel, because it may, when the time is right, encourage more people to consider visiting the US, says Henry Harteveldt, a travel industry analyst for Atmosphere Research Group.
In a statement, the CDC s director, Robert R. Redfield, M.D. said, Testing does not eliminate all risk, but when combined with a period of staying at home and everyday precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, it can make travel safer, healthier, and more responsible by reducing spread on planes, in airports, and at destinations.