The number of domestic passengers has been reducing amid surging Covid-19 cases. (Representative image)
NEW DELHI: The government on Monday directed airlines to serve or sell inflight meals only on those domestic flights that have a duration of over two hours, in wake of the sharp surge in Covid-19 cases in India.
However, there are no restrictions on inflight meals on international flights as of now.
The decision comes amid fears that passengers taking off masks to eat may lead to spread of the virus. While inflight meals can’t be avoided on medium or long hauls, the restriction has been imposed on domestic flights of up to two-hour duration for now.