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Boarding flights during Coronavirus pandemic: Systematic COVID-19 testing for flyers before departure is key, says IATA

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Boarding flights during Coronavirus pandemic: Systematic COVID-19 testing for flyers before departure is key, says IATA

IATA in a statement has said that in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, airlines and airports have been reinforcing protective layers including cleaning or disinfection, airflow, and filtration, to reduce disease transmission on aircraft and in airports. (Representative image by Reuters image) Systematic Coronavirus testing for all passengers before the departure of flights is crucial … Read more

Scheduled international passenger flights suspended till September 30; check options to fly abroad

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Scheduled international passenger flights suspended till September 30; check options to fly abroad

On August 30, 6,023 Indians returned from abroad. (Reuters image) Scheduled international passenger flights will remain extended till September 30, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said. However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, the DGCA said. The central government suspended scheduled international … Read more