Page 11 - International Flights

Covid-19: IndiGo plans to restart operations from May 4, slash capacity

Airline will also follow strict zonal boarding process to prevent grouping of flyers

Sealed shops, deserted Terminal 3: Flying in the time of coronavirus

The Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport looked eerily quiet as shop shelves were all empty

How flights will operate after the lockdown is lifted

The Standard Operating Procedure being formulated by the DGCA will make it mandatory for airlines to keep all middle seats and the last three rows empty to minimise contact

Covid-19: Air Deccan halts operations, staff put on sabbatical without pay

In view of the recent global and domestic issues and directive by Indian regulator to suspend flights till April 14, Air Deccan has no option but to cease operations, a statement said

Coronavirus impact: Indian expats with expired visas on sticky wicket

Senior government officials have confirmed that no evacuation flights to the US are on the radar, given the surge in cases to above 245,000 (as of Friday), in the country.

Covid-19 impact: Air India suspends contract of around 200 employees

The national carrier has already cut the allowances of all employees, except cabin crew, by 10 per cent for the next three months

India says will consider allowing int'l flights to country after April 15

India is under a 21-day lockdown till April 14 and therefore, all domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended

Covid-19: 42 Surat residents untraceable after they return from abroad

Of these 42 'missing' persons, 16 are from Palsana area, nine from Bardoli, six each from Choryasi and Olpad localities

China bans entry of foreign visitors as imported coronavirus cases rise

There were another 55 new infections in China Friday, the National Health Commission said, with one local infection and 54 imported cases from overseas

Coronavirus impact: DGCA extends ban on international flights till April 14

DGCA on March 19 had announced that no international commercial passenger flight operations will take place in India from 1.30 am on March 23 to 5.30 am on March 29

India to suspend domestic flights, seeks to lock down coronavirus spread

The country banned international flights for a week on March 20, and many states in the country have either curtailed or suspended public transport as preventive measures against the disease.

Govt bans international flights for a week from Sunday as virus spreads

India sees over 300 international flights each day but the numbers have been shrinking by the day because of travel bans.

Coronavirus impact: Vistara joins GoAir to suspend international flights

CAPA projects Indian airlines to post $500-600 mn loss in Q1 FY 2021, says most airlines in the world will be bankrupt by May end

Covid19: DGCA asks int'l airlines to mull waiving ticket cancellation fees

The circular, dated March 12, has been addressed to all scheduled international airlines operating to/from India.

Vistara's first Dreamliner flight abroad will be to Europe or Far East: CEO

The 787-9 aircraft would be the first wide-body plane in Vistara's fleet

Coronavirus: Vistara to cancel 54 international flights on poor demand

With respect to the cancelled flights, customers can opt for a full refund or alternative travel dates free of cost

Vistara to offer broadband service on international routes by March-end

A joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines, Vistara has tied up with Tata group firm Nelco to offer in-flight connectivity service

New Delhi metro station starts check-in facility for three more airlines

For GoAir, this facility would only be for passengers travelling on international flights, the press release issued by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said

IndiGo launches brand campaign to boost its international flights

The campaign will run across out-of-home, print and IndiGo's social media platforms from November 3 from November 17.

Strong winds force IndiGo to cut seating capacity on Delhi-Istanbul route

The carrier is blocking 29 out of 185 seats in its A320 planes, and 49 out of 222 seats in the A321 models