Domestic air traffic jumps 36% YoY in May; IndiGo leads
With Go First halting operations on May 2, IndiGo's market share grew significantly from 55.4% in April to 61.3% in May.
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China Covid wave: India must act on air travel, says Apollo Hospitals' Sangita Reddy
Given India's extensive vaccination drive with effective vaccines, there is no need for panic on the surge in Covid-19 cases in China, says Sangita Reddy.
Face masks voluntary for air passengers from today
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MocA) has relaxed the Covid-19 guidelines that stipulated the use of face covers or masks during air travel.
Aviation gallops: Daily passengers up 3x since May
With the decline in the second wave of the pandemic, passenger confidence in air travel is on the rebound. Starting October, though, is when traffic numbers could gain momentum, says IndiGo.
Signs of green shoots in air travel?
Data by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation showed that more domestic travellers took to the skies last month, as compared to August. Although, traffic is still down on an yearly basis.
No domestic flights from March 25
The Ministry of Civil Aviation hasn’t specified when the ban on domestic flights would be lifted; the ban does not apply to cargo flights.
Coronavirus: India suspends tourist visas, OCI permit
Government permits travel for people with diplomatic, official, UN/International organisations, employment, and project visas; Incoming travellers will be quarantined for a minimum period of 14 days.
