The air bubble agreement between the two countries had expired on June 30 due to which many flights from India to Qatar were cancelled earlier today.
Under the Vande Bharat Mission, the Air Bubble Agreement between India and Qatar on Thursday was extended for July 2021. The Embassy of India in Doha said that the flights have resumed under this arrangement.
The Indian Embassy also thanked the civil aviation authorities and airlines on both sides for their continued cooperation in providing the requisite air connectivity.
It must be noted here that the air bubble agreement between the two countries had expired on June 30 due to which many flights from India to Qatar were cancelled earlier in the day
Looking at the confusion and concern of the passengers, the Indian Embassy assured in the morning that it will be reinstated and later sent out a tweet saying the deal is extended.
Air Bubble Agreement
Special international flights have been operating under the Vande Bharat Mission since May 2020.
Under this mission, some international flights have been operating under bilateral 'air bubble' arrangements with selected countries since July 2020.
India has formed air bubble pacts with around 24 countries including the US, the UK, the UAE, Kenya, Bhutan, and France.
Under an air bubble pact between two countries, special international flights can be operated by their airlines between their territories.
The Indian government now has a bilateral air bubble agreement with 28 countries for special international passenger flights.
Ban of international flights
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has extended the ban on scheduled overseas passenger flights till July 31, 2021.
However, this ban will not be applicable to dedicated cargo flights and flights operating under the bilateral air bubble pacts with selected nations.
The scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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