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Omicron scare: Govt puts on hold restart of regular international flights

DGCA says emerging situation being watched closely

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The DGCA decision effectively means that international flights under the air transport bubble agreement will continue for now

Aneesh Phadnis Mumbai
The Centre has formally put on hold the resumption of scheduled international flights from December 15 in view of the global spread of the Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus.

“In view of the evolving global scenario with the emergence of new variants of concern, the situation is being watched closely in consultation with all stakeholders. An appropriate decision indicating the effective date of resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger services shall be notified in due course,” read a circular issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday.

The DGCA decision effectively means that international flights under the air