Home GCC UAE India extends ban on international flights until August 31 It added that international scheduled services may be allowed on select routes on a case-to-case basis by Varun Godinho July 30, 2021 India’s civil aviation regulator has confirmed that the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger services will be extended until August 31. In a circular issued to all airlines on Friday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said that the ban will not be applicable to international cargo flights, as well as flights specifically approved by the DGCA. It added that international scheduled flights may be allowed on select routes on a case-to-case basis. All international scheduled operations have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020. pic.twitter.com/UOo8tqVoky — DGCA (@DGCAIndia) July 30, 2021 Meanwhile, Dubai carrier Emirates has said that flights from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will remain suspended until August 7. Read: Emirates says flight ban from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka extended to Aug 7 The airline added that passengers who have been in these countries in the last 14 days will not be accepted to travel from any other point to the UAE. However, UAE nationals, holders of UAE golden visas and members of diplomatic missions who comply with updated Covid 19 protocols are exempt and may be accepted for travel to the UAE. Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad too has said that flights from India will remain suspended until August 2. The airline added that further extensions, if any, will be decided by the authorities. Read: UAE: Flights from India, Pakistan suspended until August 2 – Etihad Tags Aviation flights India News Travel 0 Comments You might also like Flying Taxis: How Archer aims to revolutionise travel in the UAE Saudi Arabia’s first opera house is being built here ADNOC to buy OCI stake in Fertiglobe for $3.62bn Dubai Duty Free offers up exciting promotions to mark 40 years of operations