Fewer domestic flights to be allowed, frequency guidelines issued

The lowest fare for Delhi Mumbai route, the densest route in the country, has been fixed at Rs. 3,500 and highest fare at Rs. 10,000. The caps, along with rider of 40% tickets in lower bracket of band, enable us to ensure reasonable fares for both passengers & airlines: @MoCA_GoI pic.twitter.com/ak2SdHARbM

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The minister said all stakeholders such as airlines, airports had cooperated, so the Centre decided to resume flights from May 25. "Lockdown has been effective, coronavirus-related fatality figures of India are one of the lowest in the world," he said.

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Among the guidelines for passengers, a self-declaration or Aarogya Setu App status on a compatible device will be obtained to ensure that a passenger is free of COVID-19 symptoms. "Passenger with red status on Aarogya Setu App will not be allowed to travel," said Puri.

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On the question of resuming international flights, Puri said the Centre might have to tweak some procedures based on its experience on opening up of domestic flights, and only then it would think about international flights.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) had earlier issued a set of general guidelines for passengers ahead of the resumption of domestic flight services. Air travel that has been prohibited since March 25 would resume from Monday, May 25, after a gap of two months. The ministry has said that all passengers must check-in online before they enter the airport.

Passengers must also keep in mind that no in-flight meals will be served during the journey. They would also need to wear protective gear such as gloves and masks during the flight. One would need to report at least two hours before the time of departure.

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