Domestic airlines gear up for May 4 resumption; to adopt social distancing

GoAir said it will take a slew of measures to protect staff, crew, and passengers from Covid-19

Private airlines are preparing to resume operations from May 4 after the end of the second phase of the nationwide lockdown. The airlines will adopt social distancing measures on ground and on board the aircraft as part of a new protocol against Covid-19.

GoAir and Vistara on Wednesday announced plans to resume operations from May 4. A SpiceJet executive, too, confirmed plans to restart service after end of lockdown, while IndiGo made an announcement on resumpton of service on Tuesday. Air India, however, is yet to take a call  in this regard.