With Covid-19 cases on the wane, countries start relaxing travel norms

Travel firms pin hopes on a robust spring and summer season after two years of closure

With the number of cases receding, countries across the world have started relaxing restrictions on travel rules prompting hopes that there will be a recovery in global air travel this summer.

However, government sources said that India still hasn’t decided on the date of resumption of normal international flights and will take call in next two weeks. There could be gradual resumption with priorities given to countries which were first to recognise Indian vaccines.

In a latest move, UAE has issued new travel guidelines for international arriving passengers from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. As per the latest guidelines, UAE has