Domestic flights will start in the country from May 25 after 62 days. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told about this. He said that all airports and airline companies are being told to start operations from May 25. International flights in the country are closed from 23 March and domestic flights from 25 March.
The Ministry of Aviation had in the past asked companies not to book tickets. The ban on flights will continue in the lock down phase-4. According to Statistic, an average of 1.3 crore passengers and 14 crore passengers travel on domestic flights every month in the country. In 2019, around 7 crore people traveled in international flights in the country.
SOP draft was released a week ago
On 12 May, the Civil Aviation Ministry released the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for all airlines and airport operators. Accordingly, the Center had asked the airlines not to allow a person above the age of 80 to travel in the first phase of flights.
The SOP stated that it should not be allowed to carry bags in the cabin in the initial phase. If any passenger or staff is showing any signs of infection and green signal is not coming on the Aarogya Setu App, then such person will not be allowed to enter the airport terminal building.
The passenger can carry only one 20 kg bag with him. Also If any passenger shows any signs of infection, they will not be allowed to travel. It will be compulsory for travelers to download the Aarogya Setu app. Travel will be allowed only when the green signal is found in the app. Social distancing will have to be kept in the flight. However, the matter of keeping one seat vacant between two seats for this is not clear in the draft yet.
Distance will also have to be kept while laying the line. Employees on duty will have to wear PPE kits. Only web check-in will take place. Printed boarding passes and check-in baggage will be given only when there is a lot of need. Passengers must wear masks, gloves, shoes, PPE kits, etc.
One has to arrive at the airport two hours before the time of travel. The three front seats in the flight should be reserved for passengers with medical emergencies.
Ban on international flights continues
About 20 airports in the country get international flights. These airports can reach 80 cities from 55 countries. Many countries of the world are vulnerable to Corona. So, the decision to start international flights has not been taken yet. Restraint has been continued here.
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