Flight restrictions to be lifted only after coronavirus is controlled, says Civil Aviation Minister

I want to once again say that flight restrictions that are in place as a result of India's fight against COVID19 will be lifted once we are confident that spread of the virus has been controlled & it poses no danger to our country & people.

Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) April 20, 2020

The minister had on April 18 said that the government has not taken any decision regarding flight operations in the country. Yet, several private flight operators continued to take bookings for flights after May 3.

"Since some airlines did not heed our advisory & opened bookings & started collecting money from flyers, a directive was issued to them on 19th April restraining them from doing so," he said. He added that operators would be given sufficient time to commence booking.

Since some airlines did not heed our advisory & opened bookings & started collecting money from flyers, a directive was issued to them on 19th April restraining them from doing so.

They were also informed that they will be given sufficient notice & time to commence bookings.

Hardeep Singh Puri (@HardeepSPuri) April 20, 2020