DGCA extends suspension of international commercial passenger flights
Amid the suspension, special international flights have been allowed under the Vande Bharat Mission since May last year and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with select countries since July. India has formed air bubble pacts with several countries including the US, the UK, and the UAE.
Feb 27, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
DGCA suspends scheduled international passenger flights till February 28
The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights due to the spread of the highly infectious novel coronavirus has been extended till February 28, India's aviation regulator body DGCA said on Thursday. The DGCA circular also said that the suspension does not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.
Jan 29, 2021, 07:48 AM IST
COVID-19 pandemic: Suspension of international passenger flights to continue till February 28
The government on Thursday (January 28) extended a ban on international scheduled commercial flights to/from India till February 28 in view of the coronavirus pandemic. The DGCA circular said that the suspension will not affect the operation of international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by it.
Jan 28, 2021, 21:03 PM IST
New COVID-19 strain: Govt extends restrictions on UK-India flights till February 14
The flight services between India and UK resumed from January 6, while those from the UK to India will re-commenced from January 8. Last month, these services were suspended to stop the spread of a mutant Covid-19 strain which was recently discovered in the UK.
Jan 28, 2021, 09:01 AM IST
New COVID-19 strain: Centre makes RT-PCR test, 7-day isolation must for flyers from UK, check details
The Ministry of Civil Aviation further ordered stringent precautions, the passengers arriving in the country from the UK in all transit flights before 22 December, will have to mandatorily undergo RT-PCR test for Covid-19 on arrival.
Dec 22, 2020, 14:44 PM IST
SpiceJet plane undershoots runway in Guwahati, all safe; 2 pilots off-rostered by DGCA
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has grounded the two SpiceJet pilots who were operating the SG960 Bengaluru-Guwahati flight, the DGCA officials said.
Dec 05, 2020, 18:04 PM IST
Photos, videos allowed in flights, not recording gadgets that create chaos: DGCA
The clarification comes a day after the DGCA had said that a scheduled flight will be suspended for a period of two weeks if anyone is found taking photographs inside the plane. Airlines were also asked to take necessary punitive action against those found clicking pictures inside the aircraft.
Sep 13, 2020, 20:58 PM IST
DGCA pulls up IndiGo, seeks report over ruckus on Kangana Ranaut’s Chandigarh-Mumbai flight
Aviation regulator DGCA has asked for a report from IndiGo airlines on the alleged violation of safety and social distancing protocols by mediapersons in its Chandigarh-Mumbai flight that had actor Kangana Ranaut as a passenger, sources said on Friday.
Sep 11, 2020, 16:55 PM IST
Centre proposes full refund in 15 days on air tickets booked before lockdown
The full refund has been proposed for tickets booked during the lockdown on domestic, international and foreign airlines.
Sep 06, 2020, 20:00 PM IST
Ban on international flights into India extended till September 30
Scheduled international passenger services continue to remain suspended in India since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Aug 31, 2020, 14:16 PM IST
Put people on 'no fly list' for not wearing masks: DGCA tells airlines
The country’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday asked the airlines to put on a no-fly list those air passengers who are not prepared to wear masks during flight and violate the set COVID-19 pandemic standard operating procedure (SOP).
Aug 28, 2020, 16:05 PM IST
Kerala AI Express plane crash: Issues red-flagged by DGCA were addressed and rectified, says Aviation Minister HS Puri
All issues such as excessive rubber deposits, water stagnation and cracks that were red-flagged by aviation regulator DGCA in the past were "addressed and rectified" by the Kozhikode airport operator, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday.
Aug 08, 2020, 23:10 PM IST
Pilot of crashed AIE flight was most experienced, had landed on Kozhikode runway at least 27 times: Aviation Minister HS Puri
The pilot in command of the crashed Air India Express flight Captain Deepak Vasant Sathe, who was among those killed in the accident, was one of the most experienced commanders with more than 10,000 flying hours and had landed the aircraft at the Karipur airport at least 27 times in the past, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday (August 8, 2020).
Aug 08, 2020, 15:34 PM IST
India extends international flights ban till July 31
The aviation regulator however added that select international scheduled flights on selected routes may be permitted on a case to case basis.
Jul 03, 2020, 16:15 PM IST
DGCA issues circular to airlines on handling unruly passengers amid COVID-19
DGCA said for identification, prevention and management of unruly passengers in the context of COVID-19, operators should develop in-flight procedures to manage such situations.
Jun 24, 2020, 23:43 PM IST
Keep middle seats vacant or provide safety kit to passengers, DGCA to airlines
The airline regulator asked the airlines to provide a three-layered face mask, face shield and a wrap-around gown to those bring allotted the middle seat in an aeroplane.
Jun 01, 2020, 16:19 PM IST
DGCA says locust swarm post threat to flights, issues guidelines for pilots
The aviation regulator advised pilots to consider the impact of a large number of locust on the windshield which may impact their forward vision and stated that use of wipers in the windsheild will only worsen the situation.
May 29, 2020, 20:39 PM IST
SpiceXpress receives DGCA approval for drone trials
Post trials and approvals, the airline plans to use drones in delivery of essential supplies to remote areas, the company said in a release.
May 29, 2020, 12:29 PM IST
No bookings for middle seat after June 6, Supreme Court tells Air India, asks Bombay HC to take final call
The court said that after June 6, Air India will operate its non-scheduled flights in accordance with the interim order to be passed by the Bombay High Court.
May 25, 2020, 17:03 PM IST
Air India to start bookings for domestic flight from 12.30 pm today
Aaviation regulator DGCA on Thursday issued seven bands of ticket pricing with lower and upper fare limits – Rs 2,000 and Rs 6,000, respectively.
May 22, 2020, 11:37 AM IST
