A notice issued by the regulatory body on civil aviation said that the central government is currently monitoring the global coronavirus disease (Covid-19) situation.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday delayed the resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger airline services to or from India, mentioning that it will notify its decision on the same in due time.
A notice issued by the regulatory body on civil aviation said that the central government is currently monitoring the global coronavirus disease situation, especially in the wake of the emergence of the new omicron variant which is said to be highly contagious and capable of undergoing rapid mutations.
A decision on the resumption of international flights will likely only be taken after the government finds it relatively safer to do so amid the prevailing pandemic situation.
“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, and 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 office of the DGCA on Wednesday.