The rupee depreciated 4 paise to hit an all-time closing low of 83.41 (provisional) against the US dollar on December 13 amid a strong American currency overseas.
The government has clarified that standalone purchases of foreign flights or hotel stays are not considered as a purchase of an overseas tour package; they are covered under LRS.
For now, travel plans from Canada will be affected as tour operators anticipate cancellations. For those travelling to Canada, the impact may not be immediate, and operators hope students going to Canada will not be affected.
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia intervened as airfares touched the skies. Besides, the government has been helping airlines negotiate for temporary slots at airports that witness heavy traffic.