Travellers can now book tickets via the airline's website, call centre, office, and through travel agents

Air India Express has opened bookings for flights to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Bahrain. The operations will be in addition to the flights that have been already announced by the national carrier. Under the guidelines released in the sixth phase of Vande Bharat Mission, travellers can now book tickets available on the airline's official website, call centre, office, and through travel agents. 

 Earlier, Air India had announced additional flights to Singapore under the Vande Bharat Mission. However, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had further extended the suspension of international flights to and from the country till September 30 as the government announces Unlock 4.0.

 The competent authority has further extended the suspension on the scheduled international commercial passenger services to/ from India up to September 30. 

However, this restriction shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA," the authority’s official statement read. According to the new announcement, flights under the travel bubbles established by the government will continue its operations. Currently, India has air bubbles with the US, Germany, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Maldives, UK, Canada, Nigeria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, and France, with more bilateral air bubbles to be announced soon. 

 28/09/20 Outlook