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Goodbye pandemic?
India to fully reopen to international flights at the end of March
Boeing 777-300ER
Air India
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Rafael Ramos
3/9/2022
After two years of stoppages, India's Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the return of scheduled international flights. The return was supposed to take place at the end of January, but was extended until February 28, which in turn was extended again until March 27. This date also marks the start of the IATA Summer Schedule.
An attempt to open it had already been made in December 2021. However, the omicron variant of the coronavirus did not allow it. The reopening is due to the pivotal role that vaccines have played around the world. About 60% of the country's residents are fully vaccinated.
“After recognizing the increase in vaccination coverage worldwide and in consultation with stakeholders, the Government of India has decided to resume scheduled international passenger commercial services to and from India from 27/03/2022. suspension of scheduled commercial flights and international passenger services to and from India, therefore, only extend until 23:59 hours IST on 26/03/2022,” said the Ministry of Civil Aviation of India.
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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