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How flights will operate after the lockdown is lifted

The Standard Operating Procedure being formulated by the DGCA will make it mandatory for airlines to keep all middle seats and the last three rows empty to minimise contact

Domestic air traffic to fall from 140 mn to 90 mn due to covid-19: CAPA

Domestic air traffic is expected to drop to 80-90 million passengers in the current fiscal and delivery of more than 200 planes to Indian carriers are likely to be deferred by up to two years, according to a report. "The combination of COVID-related travel restrictions and an economic downturn is likelyto result in 1Q FY2021 being a virtual washout for the Indian industry. "The second quarteris historically the weakest period for demand and hence airlines are only likely to limp back into recovery," aviation consultancy CAPA India said on Monday. As a result, CAPA said the majority of the fleet is likely to be surplus to requirement during the first half of the current financial year. In its report titled 'COVID-19 & the State of Indian Aviation Industry,' the aviation consultancy forecast domestic traffic to decline to around 80-90 million this fiscal from an estimated 140 million in FY2020. International traffic is expected to fall from approximately 70 million in the previous .

AirAsia opens flight booking from April 15, says open to any change by DGCA

In case there is any change based on the direction provided by the regulator, he said, "we will abide to the policies and notify guests accordingly.

Covid-19: India to open its skies in phases after lockdown is lifted

The top 10 airports are likely to be made operational first; international travel to open up last

Crew getting substandard Covid-19 protective gear in flights: Air India

Air India has been permitted by DGCA to fly special flights to transport test kits, medicines, relief material and Indians coming from abroad or foreigners going to their countries

SpiceJet pilot who last flew on March 21 tests positive for coronavirus

As a precautionary measure, the spokesperson said, all crew and staff who had been in direct contact with him have been asked to self-quarantine by staying at home for the next 14 days.

Covid-19: DGCA extends validity of pilots' licences nearing expiry

Similarly, the regulator has also extended the validity of medical assessment certificates, aircraft rating certificates, skill test certificates, etc, for a period of 90 days

Coronavirus impact: DGCA extends ban on international flights till April 14

DGCA on March 19 had announced that no international commercial passenger flight operations will take place in India from 1.30 am on March 23 to 5.30 am on March 29

Covid-19: IndiGo crew stuck as govt withholds permission for ferry flights

Around 50 pilots and cabin crew of the airline couldn't return before lockdown was announced

Airlines seek govt help to pay staff salary as coronavirus grounds aviation

According to a calculation by the government, Indian airlines are likely to operate only 30 per cent of their fleet for the next two months

Covid-19: GoAir is third airline to cut salaries, all staff to take hit

Extent of March pay cut not known, lowest pay grades will suffer least; domestic airlines have sought urgent funding from govt to pay 50% staff salaries for next three months

India to suspend domestic flights, seeks to lock down coronavirus spread

The country banned international flights for a week on March 20, and many states in the country have either curtailed or suspended public transport as preventive measures against the disease.

DGCA issues guidelines on social distancing to prevent spread of Covid-19

Airlines have also been asked to ensure that boarding is done in a manner to avoid bunching of passengers at any time

Domestic flights will continue to operate as usual from Delhi airport: DGCA

The Centre had announced three days ago that no international flight will be landing on the Indian soil from Sunday onward for a period of one week.

'Janata curfew': India readies for a complete lockdown on Sunday

Taxi services have been exempted from the transport shutdown. There will be other measures like complete shutdown of gyms, bars, restaurants, cinema halls, swimming pools and malls on Sunday

Passenger travel ban from EU, UK: Delhi HC seeks Centre, DGCA's response

A bench of Justices J R Midha and I S Mehta issued notice to ministries of health and home affairs and Directorate General of Civil Aviation seeking their stand on the plea

Domestic air passenger traffic grew by 8.98% in Feb on rising demand: DGCA

With 83.4%, AirAsia India was number one in on-time performance measured at four metro cities -- Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.

Disinfect planes every 24 hrs, hand sanitisers a must: DGCA to Airlines

The regulator said in its circular that all planes should have one or more universal precaution kit.

DGCA asks airlines to waive cancellation fees over Coronavirus outbreak

The aviation regulator issued the advisory as customers have been forced to cancel travel on government orders but are unable to claim a full refund from airlines because of fare rules

Seat capacity drops up to 100% on China, SE Asian routes over Coronavirus

There are 30 international airports in the country and on an average, these aerodromes receive about 70,000 international passengers