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MK Stalin Requests Scindia To Make Temporary Bubble Deal With Singapore, Malaysia
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin requested the Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to sign a temporary bubble deal with Malaysia and Singapore. The request made by him was to solve the Tamil diaspora's travel difficulties due to the ongoing pandemic. He further stated, the deal is important as Tamils who went to these countries during the pandemic were finding it… read-more
Tags: CM MK Stalin, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Air Bubble, Travel Bubble, Tamil Nadu
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India Finalises Air Bubble Agreement With Sri Lanka; Lists Rises To 28 Countries
The Civil Aviation Ministry on April 10 stated that India has successfully finalised the bilateral air bubble with Sri Lanka. India has notably entered into an air bubble agreement with the sixth SAARC country and 28 other countries including UK, USA, Canada and Japan. However, special international passenger flights operating between these two nations will have certain restrictions. Reportedly, scheduled India-Lanka flights are suspended… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, Air Bubble, Civil Aviation Ministry, Travel
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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DGCA Extends Suspension Of Scheduled International Flights Till Feb 28
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the ban on international flights till February 28. However, flights approved by the DGCA and international all-cargo operations will not be affected by the decision. Special international flights operating under Vande Bharat Mission and 'air-bubble' agreements will also continue to fly. Earlier, international flights were suspended on March 23, 2020, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic… read-more
Tags: DGCA, International Flights, Flight Suspension, Air Bubble
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Bangladeshi Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan To Travel To India Under Air Bubble
The Indian embassy in Bangladesh on November 11 stated that cricketer Shakib Al Hasan would be visiting India under the recently signed 'air bubble arrangement'. Both the countries had recently signed an agreement that would enable Bangladeshi citizens to visit India except for tourism purposes. The air bubble arrangement helps to operate international flights with a few restrictions. Reportedly, 28 flights a week will travel from Bangladesh… read-more
Tags: shakib al Hasan, Bangladesh, indian high commission, Air Bubble
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India Kickstarts Air Bubble Arrangement With Bangladesh
The High Commission of India in Bangladesh has announced the establishment of air bubble arrangement between the countries starting from October 28. Bangladesh citizens would be granted visas under nine limited categories including medical, business, and employment. However, travel visas are still restricted. Reportedly, the flight routes will include Dhaka-Delhi-Dhaka, Dhaka-Kolkata-Dhaka, and Dhaka-Chennai and will be operated by three… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Air Bubble, India, Bangladesh, Flights
Courtesy: The Times Of India
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Hong Kong Suspends Air India Flights From Mumbai Till Nov 10
Hong Kong, which shares an air bubble pact with India has accused Air India of carrying COVID positive passengers and has suspended its services till November 10. Reportedly, this was the fourth time the flights had carried COVID patients and was reported in Mumbai-Hong Kong flight. The Hong Kong Government has made a COVID negative report (not older than 72 hours) mandatory along with a post-arrival COVID test.
Tags: Covid-19, Hong Kong, Air India, Air Bubble
Courtesy: The Tribune
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India Widens Its Air Bubble, Allows People to Visit Bhutan, Kenya
India has now extended its air bubble agreement with Bhutan and Kenya, bringing the tally to 15 countries in total. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has stated that the arrangements were made with reference to boost international air connectivity. He tweeted that "Indian carriers will be able to operate to these countries" and vice-versa. He also urged stranded… read-more
Tags: India, Bhutan, Kenya, Air Bubble
Courtesy: Times Of India
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India-Japan Establish Air Bubble To Authorize Travel Between the Countries
Air Bubble flying arrangement has been established between India and Japan to allow safe travel for citizens of both the countries, holding valid visa. The arrangement will help stranded nationals and residents of Japan to travel, while following the border norms. Before issuing the tickets or boarding pass, airlines have been instructed to ensure travellers don't have any travel restrictions. India has now extended air bubble arrangements… read-more
Tags: India, Japan, Air Bubble, International Flights
Courtesy: Economic Times
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India Forms "Air Bubble" with Canada; Holders of Any Kind of Valid Visa Can Travel
Indian air passengers with any kind of valid visa under the "air bubble" agreement can now fly to Canada, the UK, US and UAE, confirmed the Director General of DGCA. India has made similar arrangements with other countries, including Germany and France, also. However, all the travellers will have to follow quarantine and testing rules of the destination country. Reportedly, more… read-more
Tags: International Flights, India, Canada, Air Bubble
Courtesy: The Times of India
