International Passengers

India Extends Suspension Of Scheduled International Flights Till November 30

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 28, 2020

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till November 30 amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said today.

Gold Worth Rs 71 Lakh Seized At Hyderabad Airport: Officials

Hyderabad News | ANI | Saturday October 24, 2020

Gold worth Rs 70,95,183 was seized at the Hyderabad airport from two international passengers, officials said.

Delhi Airport Starts COVID-19 Testing For International Departures

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 24, 2020

International passengers taking their flights from the Delhi airport can now get themselves tested for COVID-19 right before their departure, said Genestrings Diagnostic Center which operates the testing lab at the airport, on Saturday.

Delhi Airport Replaces Quarantine Stamp After Congress Leader's Tweet

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday October 5, 2020

A fresh batch of ink is being used in the COVID-19 quarantine stamp for international passengers at the Delhi international airport after a Congress leader complained about pain and itchiness due to the chemical used in it, said senior government officials on Monday.

International Passenger Flights To Remain Suspended Till October 31

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 30, 2020

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till October 31, the Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said Wednesday.

Airlines Want COVID-19 Tests To Replace Cumbersome Quarantine

World News | Reuters | Tuesday September 22, 2020

Global airlines on Tuesday called for pre-departure COVID-19 testing for all international passengers to replace the quarantines they blame for exacerbating the travel slump.

Covid Testing At Entry Airports For International Passengers On Pilot Basis

India News | ANI | Wednesday September 16, 2020

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has allowed RT-PCR testing at the entry airport on a pilot basis to facilitate the transfer of international passengers, Minister of State (I/C), Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri said in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

International Fliers Can Opt For Coronavirus Tests At Delhi Airport For Rs 5,000

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 12, 2020

Delhi airport on Saturday started its on-arrival coronavirus testing facility wherein international passengers can pay Rs 5,000 for RT-PCR test and also use the waiting lounge, said senior officials of its operator DIAL.

International Passengers Can Avail COVID-19 Tests On Arrival At Entry Airports

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 3, 2020

International passengers who have to take connecting domestic flights after landing in India will be able to get themselves tested for COVID-19 at the entry airports, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Wednesday.

Ban On International Passenger Flights Extended Till September 30

India News | Press Trust India | Monday August 31, 2020

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended till September 30, said Indian aviation regulator DGCA on Monday.

Book Directly With Airlines: Aviation Ministry Tells International Passengers

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 26, 2020

Passengers taking international flights from India need not apply to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and can directly book their tickets with the airlines, an official statement said today.

Government To Charge Passengers Higher Aviation Security Fee From September 1

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 20, 2020

The Civil Aviation Ministry has decided to charge higher aviation security fee (ASF) from domestic as well as international passengers from September 1, senior government officials said today.

Delhi Airport Likely To Have COVID-19 Testing Facility For International Arrivals

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 18, 2020

The Delhi airport is likely to have a COVID-19 testing facility for international passengers who if tested negative will get exemption from the seven-day mandatory institutional quarantine, said senior government officials today.

COVID-19: India Planning Bilateral "Air Bubble" Flights With 13 Nations, Says Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 19, 2020

India is negotiating with 13 countries, including Australia, Japan and Singapore, to establish separate bilateral air bubble arrangements for international flight operations, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

Delhi Airport Develops Online Portal For International Passengers

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday August 7, 2020

International passengers arriving at Delhi airport can fill a mandatory self-declaration form online. This will make travelling contactless reduce congestion at the arrival lounge. From Saturday onward, five categories of passengers can get exemption from the mandatory seven-day institutional quarantine.