New Delhi : Restrictions on domestic and international flights will be lifted when the government is confident that the spread of coronavirus has been controlled, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday.
In a series of tweets, the minister also said a directive was issued on Sunday to airlines, restraining them from accepting bookings.
“I want to once again say that flight restrictions that are in place as a result of India’s fight against COVID-19 will be lifted once we are confident that spread of the virus has been controlled and it poses no danger to our country and people,” he tweeted.
The minister said,” Since some airlines did not heed our advisory and opened bookings, and started collecting money from flyers, a directive was issued to them on 19th April restraining them from doing so. They were also informed that they will be given sufficient notice and time to commence bookings.”
Flight Restrictions To Be Lifted After COVID-19 Is Controlled: Centre
