Omicron Effect: Foreign Flights Won't Resume On Dec 15, Decision Later

The resumption of commercial international flights – tentatively scheduled for December 15 -- is likely to be postponed, with the authorities appearing ready to hit the brakes in view of the emergence of the new Covid variant Omicron. Airports across the country are already implementing a series of restrictions on incoming passengers, especially from "at risk" nations, that involve a strict regimen of tests and quarantine.