Covid-19: India to open its skies in phases after lockdown is lifted

The top 10 airports are likely to be made operational first; international travel to open up last

The government is likely to take a phased approach to open up the skies as and when the lockdown period is over, officials aware of the plan said. The model is going to be followed for both domestic and international flights.

The Indian government had initiated a 21-day nation-wide lockdown, preventing movement of people, including flights, till 14 April, in an attempt to contain the spread of Covid-19, which has claimed thousands of lives worldwide.

“The plan is to have a phased approach to open air travel. The top 10 airports, in terms of passenger movement, may be opened first