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Topic: Flights

Govt allows meals on flights, passengers refusing to wear masks can end up on no-fly lists

No new order has been passed regarding the no-fly list as the airline is sufficiently empowered under existing DGCA rules to take action, an official said.

Why the odds of catching Covid on a flight are slim

Factoring in variables like the odds of being seated near someone in the infectious stage, and the protection of masks, analysts say chances of getting the virus are slim.

No passenger flights to operate to Kolkata from Delhi, Mumbai & 4 cities from 6-19 July

The move comes after the request of the state government to restrict incoming flights from cities with high coronavirus cases in order to contain the spread of the infection.

DGCA issues new rules for airlines, cabin crew on handling unruly passengers

Aviation regulator DGCA said the new procedures in place amid the Covid pandemic may lead to a rise in disputes between passengers & cabin crew members.

Beijing eases flight ban day after US suspends passenger flights from Chinese airlines

In early January, there were about 325 scheduled flights a week between China and the US, but that slid to only 20 a week by mid-February.

UK considers ‘air bridges’ with low-risk countries amid calls to ease quarantine rules

New rules, which take effect on 8 June, direct that arrivals in Britain will have to self-isolate for 14 days. Businesses warn it could devastate the industry.

International flight operations to remain suspended till 30 June midnight: DGCA

Domestic passenger flight services have already resumed after a hiatus of two months since the lockdown was announced on 25 March.

To fly or not to fly — tips from experts on how to minimize risk

Simple hygiene tips, specific knowledge about your airport and plane & the ‘'heirarchy of control' method can help minimize risks of Covid-19 during flights.

Modi govt turns on air-travel sign. Cabin crew, coronavirus, chaos, prepare for take-off

Just like 9/11 changed how people flew, Covid has brought in more automation and low-touch systems at airports. Health checks will be as important as security checks.

Inter-state movement curbs: Are Indian states being paranoid or practical during Covid?

Karnataka CM B.S. Yediyurappa has said there is no ban on flights and trains to the state, a day after after his govt banned flights from certain states after a spike in Covid cases.

On Camera

Modi govt’s repeal of MGNREGA is all about extracting money from states, not reform

The claim that VB-GRAMG provides an employment guarantee is incorrect. The only guarantee is to 'empower' the Centre to allow partial implementation in notified areas alone.

China is taking India to WTO over subsidies, again. Here’s what it’s arguing before trade body

Dispute will now move to consultative process, which allows the two sides to come to an amicable agreement within 60 days.

Israel has ‘realised who its real friend is’, eyes defence expansion in India amid arms curbs by others

It is argued that India-Israel ties are moving from buyer–seller dynamic to one focused on joint development & manufacturing partnership, a shift 'more durable' than traditional arms sales.

India’s top airline just handed sarkar the keys. That’s IndiGo’s real ‘crime’

Don’t blame misfortune. This is colossal incompetence and insensitivity. So bad, heads would have rolled even in the old PSU-era Indian Airlines and Air India.