Coronavirus Updates: Domestic Air Travel flights Allowed By Government From 25th May, 2020

General Instructions for commencement of Domestic Air Travel

Air travel of passengers, both domestic and intonational, has been prohibited since 25'March 2020. Now it has been decided by Government that domestic air travel of passengers shall resume with effect from 25th May, 2020 (order of MHA dated 20th May, 2020). Accordingly, Ministry of Civil Aviation has developed general instructions and detailed guidelines for air travel of passengers and major stakeholders (Airlines, Airports, Security Agencies, Ground Handling Agencies and Health Authorities, etc.) by incorporating necessary safeguards in consultation with Experts and Stakeholders.

General Instructions: 

• On the day of commencement, limited operations (about l/3rd) would be permitted. 
•  Further augmentation of flights will be done in a calibrated manner. 
• Vulnerable persons, such as very elderly, pregnant ladies, passengers with health issues are advised to avoid air travel. 
• No physical check-in at airport counters would be done. Only those passengers with confirmed web check-in shall be allowed to enter the airport. 
• Airlines should adhere to the lower and upper limits of fares prescribed by the Ministry during the period of COVID- 19 pandemic. 
• A self-declaration/ Aarogya Setu, App status (for compatible device) would also be obtained that the passenger is free of COVID-19 symptoms. Passengers with "Red" status in Aarogya Setu App would not be permitted to travel. 
• Passengers will be required to wear the protective gear (Face mask). 
• The airlines shall not provide meal services on board. 
• The cabin crew are required to be in full protective suit. 
• Only one check-in bag will be allowed. 
• No newspaper or magazine shall be provided on board by the airlines.
• Use of baggage trolleys has to be minimised.
• Passengers should report at least two hours before the departure time.
• Airline shall furnish the passengers manifest in the prescribed format to the State / UT Governments as per their requirement. 

Source :- https://www.civilaviation.gov.in/