The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) regulator
on Monday, extended the suspension of scheduled international passenger flights
till September 30, reported PTI.

A
circular issued by the aviation regulator, read: “However, international
scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority
on a case-to-case basis.”

Scheduled
international passenger services continue to remain suspended in India since
March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Meanwhile,
special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat
Mission since May and under bilateral air bubble arrangements with other
countries since July.

The
circular said the suspension does not affect the operation of international
all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.

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