India’s national airline Air India opened booking flights between India and the United Kingdom on Saturday hours after the Civil Aviation Ministry said flights from India to the United Kingdom will begin operating from January 6. Air India also confirmed that the new flights Regular flights and tickets can be …
Read More »India restricts international flights until December 31, only select flights allowed: DGCA
In a new order approved by the Government of India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the ban on international flights until December 31 amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic. Only selected flights will be allowed on a case-by-case basis, the DGCA order said. The notification, entitled …
Read More »Indian Airlines will see 44% fewer domestic departures in winter time
NEW DELHI: Indian airlines will see 44% fewer departures in their 2020-21 winter schedule compared to the previous year due to covid-related capacity restrictions, India’s aviation regulator, Directorate General said on Sunday of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a note. There will be 12,983 domestic departures during the 2020-21 winter schedule, …
Read More »In-flight photography allowed, recording ban leading to chaos, clarifies DGCA
Passengers on board commercial flights will be able to take pictures inside the flight, the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) clarified this Sunday, adding that the ban is only for recording equipment that compromises air safety, creates chaos and violates regulations. “It is clarified that a bona fide passenger …
Read More »DGCA warns airlines of inflight rule violations after Kangana dispute
The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued on Saturday an order for commercial flights indicating that violations of in-flight regulations, including photography, will invite the suspension of that scheduled route for two weeks. The suspension would remain in effect until the airline finishes taking action against those who violate …
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