India extends ban on international flights till August 31

Ban will not apply to cargo flights

July 30, 2021 02:07 pm | Updated 02:29 pm IST - New Delhi

India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries. File

India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries. File

The government on Friday extended the ban on international flights till August 31.

The ban will, however, not apply to cargo international flights.

International flights are operating only to and from 28 countries with which India has entered into an “air bubble” agreement.

International scheduled operations have been suspended in the country since March 23, 2020.

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