International Flight Operations
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Air India to fully resume international flights from October 1 after temporary suspension
India | Aug 06, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTAcknowledging the challenges faced in recent weeks, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson assured passengers that the airline is working diligently to improve its internal systems. He emphasised the airline's commitment to minimising disruption and ensuring a smoother travel experience in the future.
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Air India to cut 38 weekly international flights amid safety checks, operational disruptions | List
India | Jun 20, 2025, 10:06 AM ISTAir india has been grappling with disruptions in flight operations following the fatal London-bound flight crash in Ahmedabad which killed all 241 people but one onboard.
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Air India reroutes multiple international flights amid Iran airspace closure | Full list inside
World | Jun 13, 2025, 09:54 AM ISTAir India has announced the diversion or return of several of its international flights to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew.
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Royal Brunei Airlines starts direct flights from Chennai to Bandar Seri Begawan, check timings, fare
Business | Nov 07, 2024, 08:28 PM ISTRoyal Brunei Airlines has launched direct flights from Chennai to Bandar Seri Begawan, enhancing tourism, trade, and cultural ties between India and Brunei. With flights three times a week, the airline aims to boost bilateral relations and offer convenient international connections.
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China eases Zero-COVID policy, removes curbs on international flights and cuts quarantine time
World | Nov 11, 2022, 02:43 PM ISTChina COVID regulations: The new rules were announced following the first meeting of the newly elected seven-member Standing Committee of the ruling Communist Party of China, (CPC) headed by President Xi Jinping.
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'Today is a very important day...': Scindia as international flights resume after 2 years
India | Mar 27, 2022, 09:25 PM ISTUnder the Modi government's UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) scheme, as many as 91 lakh citizens of the country were provided air connectivity at reasonable rates through 1.75 lakh flights, the Union minister said.
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Tourism sector upset over extension of ban on international flights, over 10 lakh jobs at risk
Business | Mar 02, 2022, 05:24 PM ISTSpeaking to India TV, Subhash Goyal, President of STIC Travel Group and Confederation of Tourism Professionals said that this decision by the Civil Aviation Ministry could be 'fatal' in the tourism and travel department, as about 10 lakh more people working in this industry may have to lose their jobs.
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Regular international flights likely to resume from March 15, say govt sources
India | Feb 21, 2022, 10:32 PM ISTGiven the consistent decline in Covid cases, a decision on resuming scheduled international flights has almost been arrived at by the Civil Aviation Ministry following consultation with the Health Ministry.
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Suspension of international flights extended till November 30
India | Oct 29, 2021, 06:44 PM ISTInternational Scheduled flights can be allowed in case of an exception, such as on selected routes by the competent authority on case to case basis, as per the advisory.
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Ban on international flights extended till August 31
India | Jul 30, 2021, 02:58 PM ISTThe restriction doesn't apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA.
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International commercial passenger flights to remain suspended till April 30
India | Mar 23, 2021, 06:48 PM ISTThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services till April 30. Scheduled international flight operations were suspended from March 23 last year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.
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Saudi Arabia lifts ban on international flights, land and sea entry
India | Jan 05, 2021, 05:09 PM ISTSaudi Arabia announced on Sunday the lifting of the ban on all international flights as well as land and sea entry, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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Scheduled international passenger flights to remain suspended till January 31
India | Dec 30, 2020, 05:43 PM ISTThe government on Wednesday extended the suspension on scheduled commercial international flights till January 31, 2021. The restrictions will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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Saudi Arabia suspends international flights amid new coronavirus strain
World | Dec 21, 2020, 12:44 PM ISTSaudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) on Monday announced that all the international flights services will remain suspended for a week over fears about the fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus.
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DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till Nov 30
Business | Oct 28, 2020, 02:27 PM ISTThe scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic. But special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May and under the bilateral 'air bubble' arrangements with selected countries since July.
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Delhi airport starts COVID-19 testing for international departures
India | Oct 24, 2020, 08:07 PM ISTInternational passengers taking their flights from the Delhi airport can now get themselves tested for COVID-19 right before their departure, said Genestrings Diagnostic Center which operates the testing lab at the airport, on Saturday.
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Suspension of scheduled international passenger flights extended till Sept 30
India | Aug 31, 2020, 01:05 PM ISTThe suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till September 30, said Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monda
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Full-fledged international flight operations will depend on coronavirus spread across world: DGCA
Business | Aug 09, 2020, 11:38 AM ISTThe full-fledged reopening of international flight operations will depend on coronavirus spread all over the world, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation told news agency ANI today.
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SpiceJet gets Heathrow slots, flights from September 1
India | Aug 04, 2020, 05:11 PM ISTAirline major SpiceJet has secured slots at Heathrow Airport, London, to operate flights from September 1.
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7 days paid institutional quarantine mandatory for international passengers arriving in India
India | Aug 02, 2020, 09:40 PM ISTThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday issued new guidelines for international passengers arriving into India as international flight operations are set to resume on August 8.