Commercial flights from Kabul to India may resume soon, officials indicate

Kabul: In view of the large number of Indians still stranded in Afghanistan, the Indian government has been considering to permit commercial flight operations from Kabul to India soon, officials indicated on Thursday.

According to the officials, the civil aviation wing of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan recently sent a letter to the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India seeking permission for Afghan national carriers to resume scheduled commercial flights between the two countries.

The letter also mentioned that the Kabul airport has become operational.

The officials also said that the government is considering the request in view of the stranded Indians who could not be evacuated earlier under India's ‘Operation Devi Shakti'.

According to the sources, around 2,000 Indian workers were employed in various developmental projects in Afghanistan and around 50 per cent of them have not been able to make contact with the Indian authorities that facilitated the evacuations. Many Indian traders also chose to remain there at that time, the sources added.

However, the Ministry of External Affairs had said that a small number of Indians are stuck in war-torn nation, reiterating that evacuation of the remaining Indians from Afghanistan will depend on the resumption of special or commercial flights once Kabul airport gets operational.

The commercial flight operations from Kabul were suspended soon after the Taliban took over the control of Afghanistan on August 15.

30/09/21 IANS/India TV

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Kerala HC allows foreign pilot to visit India to collect belongings

Kochi: The high court on Wednesday allowed a Portuguese pilot, whose visa was cancelled abruptly upon losing job with an Indian airline during Covid-19 lockdown, to visit the country for one week to retrieve his belongings and to clear his documentation.

Justice PV Kunhikrishnan issued the order after considering a petition filed by captain Pedro Guilherme Da Veiga Pereira E Oliveira Artilheiro through advocate Aysha Abraham.

While allowing the plea for entering the country, the court noted that as the petitioner’s belongings are in India and as his tax residency is also in India, he cannot obtain other employment unless he clears documentation.

In the order allowing entry for a week, the court directed the petitioner to inform the relevant authorities, including the Foreigners Regional Registration Office, about his dates of arrival and departure.

Through the petition, the captain had informed the court that he was put on leave without pay during the lockdown last year and then his contract was terminated, resulting in cancellation of visa.

Though he had alleged that the airline violated labour law and air safety regulations, the court did not interfere in it and allowed him to raise the contentions before the appropriate regulatory authority.

30/09/21 Times of India

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4 kg of heroin recovered by DRI from woman passenger at Bengaluru airport

Bengaluru: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Bengaluru, has seized 4 kg of heroin from an international female passenger of African origin at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA).

According to informed sources, on credible inputs, the DRI intercepted the accused, who had arrived on a flight from the Middle East and seized the contraband worth Rs 28 crore from her possession. 

The accused was arrested under the Narcotic Drugs & Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985. She was produced before the designated court and remanded in judicial custody. In the last  three months, the DRI has seized over 70 kg of heroin from various international airports across the country including 22 kg from the KIA itself.

There is a steep increase in drug trafficking, especially high-end narcotic drugs like heroin and cocaine this year with the gradual lifting of Covid-19 restrictions that had led to sealing of borders and restriction of movement of individuals and cargo other than essential supplies. The recent haul of 3000 kg heroin at the Mundra Port by the DRI is the biggest seizure of the contraband in the world. 

“Drugs are being smuggled in through sea, land and air routes by international syndicates, which are using mules to bring the contraband to India by air, while sea is being used for bulk shipments,” said the sources. Carriers often are unable to disclose information about their handlers. 

30/09/21 Bala Chauhan/New Indian Express

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Air India to start new service from Kannur to Bahrain

Kannur: Bringing relief to the passengers to the Middle East, Air India (AI) has announced a new service to Bahrain from Kannur International Airport (KIAL) from October 16. The new service is part of the winter schedule that starts in October, said Rajesh Poduval, head of airport operations, KIAL. 

The services will be operated between October 16 and March 26, 2022. Wide-bodied aircraft Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which can set 256 passengers, will be used for the service.

The service originates from Bengaluru, said an AI official. Initially, the airline plans to operate one service (on Saturday) per week. “During the Vande Bharath Mission and the Air Bubble contract period, many wide-bodied aircraft from foreign airlines had reached Kannur airport with chartered services. But, this is for the first time that, a wide-bodied aircraft is being scheduled to operate from the airport,” said Rajesh. 

On Monday, a team from Air India met with KIAL officials regarding the preparations for the new service.

29/09/21 New Indian Express

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Taliban writes to India to resume commercial flights to Afghanistan

New Delhi: The Taliban-controlled Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has written to Indian aviation regulator DGCA to resume commercial flights between the countries.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is yet to take a decision in the matter.

The last commercial flight between India and Afghanistan was operated by Air India on Kabul-Delhi route on August 15, the day Kabul fell to the Taliban. Afghanistan airspace was declared "uncontrolled" by the CAA on August 16.

In a letter dated September 7, 2021, CAA's Acting Minister Alhaj Hameedullah Akhunzada requested the DGCA to permit commercial flights of Ariana Afghan airline and Kam Air between India and Afghanistan.

Akhunzada stated in his letter: "As you are well informed that recently the Kabul airport was damaged and (left) dysfunctional by American troops before their withdrawal."

With the help of technical assistance by Qatar, the airport became operational once again and a NOTAM (notice to airmen) in this regard was issued on September 6, he noted.

"The intention of this letter is to keep the smooth passenger movement between two countries based on signed MoU and our national carriers (Ariana Afghan airline and Kam Air) aim to commence their scheduled flights," he said.

Therefore, Afghanistan CAA requests you to facilitate their commercial flights, Akhunzada noted.

"The civil aviation of Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan avails its highest assurance," he added.

29/09/21 PTI/Business Standard

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Srinagar Airport: Flight services from Srinagar to Sharjah to start soon

New Delhi: The Ministry of Civil Aviation recently gave a green light to start international flights between Srinagar and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). As per the reports, this will be the first commercial flight service between the two destinations.

With this launch, Jammu & Kashmir will step onto the international aviation map. According to the report published by the Times of India (TOI), Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has stated that this is a historic step for both J&K and its citizens.

This service will help tourists to land directly in Srinagar. Reports claimed that Sharjah had been chosen as the first destination in view of the heavy volume of business between traders from both destinations.

A report by TOI states that the immigration infrastructure has already been put into place in Jammu & Kashmir. Scindia stated that there is a high demand for business-related travel between Srinagar and Sharjah as these spots will also serve as a convenient transit point to reach Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The Civil Aviation Minister stated that international flights will be operational from Srinagar airport soon. As per the plans, the Srinagar airport will be expanded from 25000 sq m to 63000 sq m. The budget for the Srinagar airport is around Rs 1500 crore whereas approximately Rs 600 crore will be spent on the Jammu airport, revealed Scindia.

29/09/21 India Today

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India extends ban on international commercial flights till October 31

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Central Aviation (DGCA) has decided to extend the ban on scheduled international commercial flights till October 31, considering the Covid-19 scenario.

In a notification issued on Tuesday, the DGCA, however, said: "This restriction will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the regulator."

The aviation regulator added that scheduled international flights might be allowed on selected routes on a case to case basis.

The Central government had banned the operation of international flights on March 23 last year to contain and control the spread of Covid-19.

Flight restrictions, however, were later eased under air bubble arrangement with certain countries. India has formed air bubble pacts with about 25 countries.

The country has been operating Vande Bharat flights to many countries over the last one year.

29/09/21 IANS/Gulf News

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IndiGo, American Airlines announce codeshare agreement to enhance connectivity across India

American Airlines has entered into a code-sharing agreement with IndiGo Airlines, which will help place the former’s code on 29 of IndiGo’s domestic routes in India. This will provide a convenient option for American Airlines customers arriving on the carrier's new Bengaluru (BLR) and Delhi (DEL) flights.

This means, American’s customers will soon have access to 29 new routes from Bengaluru and Delhi while AAdvantage members will be earning ‘miles’ every time they take American codeshare flights operated by IndiGo.

The codeshare, which is currently awaiting approvals of both the United States and Indian governments, is expected to begin in October, as American Airlines launches new services between New York (JFK) and DEL on October 31 and between Seattle (SEA) and BLR on January 4, 2022.

Speaking about the agreement, Vasu Raja, Chief Revenue Officer, American Airlines, said: “We are eager to add IndiGo as our trusted partner in India. Whether our customers are traveling for business or pleasure, this new partnership makes it easy to reach all four corners of India. Today we are adding 29 new routes to our map as a result of this agreement, providing customers with even more options around the globe.”

Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, said: “We are delighted to sign this codeshare agreement with one of the world’s largest and most reputed airlines…. We look forward to having American’s customers on our lean clean flying machine, as we extend to them our on-time, affordable, courteous, and hassle-free travel experience.”

As the codeshare agreement begins, members of American’s AAdvantage loyalty programme will earn miles when they travel on American’s codeshare flights operated by IndiGo. Customers who aren’t members of the programme yet can enroll online and enjoy immediate benefits such as Group 6 boarding on flights operated by American Airlines.

28/09/21 Moneycontrol.com

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American Airlines codesharing with IndiGo—by choice or lack of it?

American Airlines, one of the top three US carriers, on September 28 announced a codeshare agreement with IndiGo, India’s largest carrier by fleet and domestic market share. The codeshare is subject to the approval of the two governments and will be effective October 31, 2021, when the American carrier launches flights to New Delhi from New York’s JFK airport. The airline will also start flights to Bengaluru from Seattle on January 4, 2022. 29 IndiGo routes are earmarked for this codeshare as American Airlines gets ready to launch non-stop flights to New Delhi and Bengaluru. 

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Air India Resumes Flight Services to Canada, Vancouver

Two days after Canada lifted the ban on international flight operations from India, the national carrier Air India has resumed services from Delhi to Canada and Vancouver. Air India has also issued the flight schedule for these two destinations

The air passengers who are planning to fly to Canada must carry a negative COVID-19 test report from the approved laboratory at the New Delhi International Airport. Moreover, the report should be taken not more than 18 hours before departure. On September 26, the Justin Trudeau-led federal government lifted the ban on passenger flights from India, which was put in place in view of the Covid-19 protocols. Earlier, Canada had extended the restriction on all direct commercial and private passenger flights from India until September 26. However, with the ban now has expired, the passengers from India can now travel to Canada with precautionary measures, which include having a negative Covid-19 test report from an approved laboratory. 

As per the announcement made by Air India, the airline will resume its non-stop flight to Vancouver (YVR) from Delhi(DEL) every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from October 1, 2021.

28/09/21 India.com

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24 UAE flyers test positive at Mangaluru airport

Two dozen passengers who had planned to fly to the United Arab Emirates tested positive at Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) during mandatory rapid RT-PCR tests six hours prior to departure between August 18 and September 22. They were moved to isolation wards.

Besides negative RT-PCR test reports that are no older than 48 hours, the Gulf nation has also made tests at the airport six hours prior to departure mandatory.

Data shows 8,261 passengers were tested at MIA between August 18 to September 22 and those who tested positive comprise less than 0.3%. All 24 passengers had Covid negative certificates with them.

Dr Ashok H, Covid-19 nodal officer, Dakshina Kannada, said the passengers were from Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Kasaragod and Palakkad in Kerala besides Dakshina Kannada. Four from Kerala tested positive, while Dakshina Kannada (13 passengers) had the most.

27/09/21 Kevin Mendonsa/Times of India

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International Charter Flights to Hit Goa Airport Soon, Says CM Pramod Sawant

On Monday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that international charter flights will be hitting the runways at the Dabolim international airport in Goa soon.

Speaking to reporters after a government function in North Goa district, Sawant also said that domestic and international tourists will be confident of travelling to Goa after the state is 100 percent vaccinated by October 31.

“We will get permission to start charter flights in a few days. We have sought permission,” Sawant said.

The Goa government had earlier this month written to the Union Home Ministry seeking permission for resumption of international charter flights — the mainstay of foreign tourism in Goa — at the goading of travel and tourism industry stakeholders in the coastal state.

27/09/21 India.com

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Airfares unlikely to return to normal anytime soon, expats feel the pinch

Is the dramatic rise in airfares an indication of the post-pandemic recovery? Hard to say but if the latest trend is any indication, the exorbitant ticket rates charged by airlines post the second wave is likely to continue for a few more months, burning a hole in the pockets of expatriates. Seats to various destinations in the Gulf countries are selling like hot cakes, something the airlines have missed since the Covid outbreak. In turn, the surge in demand, unsurprisingly, is pushing up flight ticket prices to a record high.

A ticket on the Kochi-Kuwait route for Monday is priced in the range of Rs 1,05,100 to Rs 2,18,500, the highest among the GCC countries. The Kochi-Riyadh flight ticket costs Rs 1,98,400.   An airline officer said there is little chance of airfares returning to normal in the next few months as the fare on each route is demand-driven.

“Many expats who arrived in the state before the second wave are now trapped. Also, overseas firms have started recalling staff who were told to go on leave once the restrictions were eased in various countries. In the case of Kuwait and Saudi, they have allowed only restricted entry, which is one of the main reasons for the high rates on these routes. Meanwhile, the Dubai Expo that begins on October 1 has contributed to the high fare on the Kerala-UAE routes,” he said. 

Some airlines have reduced the number of available seats after the Covid outbreak, which too resulted in ticket prices skyrocketing. Though the Centre is planning to open the borders for foreigners soon by offering sops to revitalise the hospitality and airline sectors, the move is not expected to bring any major change in airfare dynamics as the number of foreigners visiting Kerala is not very big from the point of view of airlines, which mainly cater to passengers in the ‘visiting friends and relatives’ (VFR) category.

Kerala is not a big attraction for foreigners, except for wellness travel, in comparison to Colombo or Bangkok, experts have said. On Saturday Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that Venu Rajamony, the state government’s Officer on Special Duty in New Delhi, has taken up various issues faced by Pravasis with the external affairs ministry. “Among other things, the travel woes of expats were also presented before the central government officials, to find a solution,” he said.

27/09/21 Dhinesh Kallungal/New Indian Express

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J&K: Govt Announcement To Open International Srinagar-Sharjah Flight Creates Buzz In Valley

The government announcement to start direct international flights between Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar and Sharjah in UAE has created quite a buzz among business leaders in the Valley with many hoping this doesn't remain a mere announcement.

Many such as Sheikh Ashiq, president of Kashmir Chamber Of Commerce and Industry feel that the move will not only give a fillip to traditional Kashmiri handicrafts and businesses but also help attract foreign tourists to the Valley.  Dubai to Srinagar international flights operated previously from Srinagar airport but the airlines stopped the operation later. “This time we expect the flight to not only operates between Srinagar and Sharjah but operates at least twice a week,” he says, adding, “It is really great news provided it happens,” he says.

“We are not so sure at the moment if Srinagar-Sharjah flight started operating. Sometimes such statements look more political. But if it does happen, it will help tourism of Kashmir a great deal,” says Nasir Shah, Chairman Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Alliance. Shah tells Outlook that they have heard that GoAir is already working on the plan. “In 2010-2011 Srinagar to Dubai international flight was operating once a week but AirIndia stopped the operation after six months. That shouldn’t happen this time. We have nearly 30,000 to 40,000 Kashmiris working in the UAE only. Lakhs of people from different states particularly from Kerala are working in the UAE and they often purchase packages from Kashmir before visiting their home states. The flights would encourage lot many others to travel to Kashmir from the UAE,” Shah says.

“If it happens it will cut down the commute and transit wait in Delhi or any other metro city that Kashmiris have to take to go to Dubai. Besides, it will be good for Kashmir tourism as travellers from the Middle East can come to Kashmir directly. And finally, Srinagar international airport will be used as an International Airport which has been a much needed and awaited decision that kept on being delayed,” says Nadima Nazir, Managing Director Jamal Carpet Industries.

“Middle Eastern buyers will have more easy access to Kashmir and Kashmir trade. It will give a fillip to the trade as well as tourism and also help students and the NRIs working in the Middle East to travel Kashmir with ease,” she adds.

27/09/21 Naseer Ganai/Outlook

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Flight from Dubai diverted to Kochi due to fog at MIA

Mangaluru: Heavy fog forced Mangaluru International Airport authorities to divert a flight from Dubai to Cochin International Airport on Sunday. On Saturday, two flights from Dubai and Saudi Arabia too were diverted to Calicut International Airport due to poor visibility.

An official from Air India Express said the flight from Dubai was supposed to land at Mangaluru International Airport around 4.55am on Sunday. However, due to poor visibility, it was then diverted to Cochin International Airport. “We requested to divert the flight to the nearby Kannur International Airport, but did not get permission. Later, it landed in Kochi,” said the official.

27/09/21 Times of India

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Air India doubles its international network during Covid

New Delhi: Air India has spread its wings far and wide during the pandemic by operating flights to 81 international destinations — more than double from 39 in pre-Covid times. Under the Vande Bharat Mission that started last summer, the AI Group (including AI Express) has till Saturday (Sept 25) operated about 35,000 flights (counting a return trip from India as two flights) flying 19 lakh passengers out of India and 25 lakh into the country.

“A small group of dedicated officers have kept the revenue coming in under extremely difficult situation since last March. They are the unsung heroes, coordinating with foreign governments, airports, agents and ground handlers,” said a person in the know who has been coordinating these flights. This despite steep wage cuts and delayed payment of the same — on top of huge uncertainty over the airline’s future if the airline is not sold off.

In the early hours of Sunday, AI was informed by Canada that direct flights from India can resume. “We are beginning Canada flights with the first nonstops from Delhi to Vancouver and Toronto going to operate within hors of getting this last-minute clearance. This is all due to the efforts of our heroes,” said the official.

During the pandemic AI has operated to 81 destinations in 56 countries. While scheduled international flights were suspended last March-end, AI’s operation Covid started about two months earlier when it flew two jumbo from Delhi to Covid epicentre Wuhan to bring back Indians, mostly students, from there. A number of frontline workers of AI and other airlines including the pilots, cabin crew, ground staff and others have been infected by the virus and some lost their lives to it.

A senior pilot said: “Since the outbreak of Covid when not much was known about this dreaded virus, none of us even thought twice before operating flights to hotspots like Wuhan, Italy and Paris early last summer. We were told it’s an unknown risk but we operated those flights as a national duty to come to the rescue of our compatriots who were stuck in different parts of the world.”

During Covid AI flew to distant places like Auckland and Vancouver, where no Indian airliner had gone before. “Love us or hate us, but you will surely miss us in times of adversity if there is no AI around then,” said an airline old-timer.

26/09/21 Saurabh Sinha/Times of India

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Indian Drone Company signs MoU with Ghanian Company to start drone pilot training and drone manufacturing in Ghana

Johnnette Technologies, an Indian Drone manufacturer and the parent company of Indian Institute of Drones, the no. 1 Drone pilot training school in India signs a MoU with a Ghanian company to setup a Drone Pilot training and Manufacturing company in Ghana.    

Drones have been the latest buzz around the globe because of its ever-increasing usage in different industries and its immense potential to be leveraged to create jobs and impact the economy of any country that adopts this technology. Drones have been widely used in India ranging from Aerial Mapping of the entire country under the “SWAMITVA” scheme introduced by the honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi to delivering medicines to Rural areas in Telangana under the “Medicines from the Sky” project which has been given the nod by Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, The Minister of Civil Aviation in India.

With a vision to create cutting edge drones and to meet the growing demand of drone pilots across the world, Lt Cdr John Livingstone – Founder and CEO of Johnnette Technologies signed a MoU with Jones Owusu Yeboah –Founder of SEWA foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to the eradication of human trafficking and modern-day slavery. “I want to use this opportunity to increase the job opportunities for youth of Ghana. It has been my life long mission to help people and create opportunities for individuals who do not have access to basic technology” says Jones. This is a tremendous opportunity for the current generation of students to ride on the Drone technology wave that is spreading around the world. The Drone pilot training will be done under the name of Indian Institute of Drones – Ghana and the Drone manufacturing under the newly established company Johnnette Jones Technologies Ltd. Team Johnnette Jones and the delegates at the Embassy of Ghana, New Delhi had a meeting on the same on 24 Sep 2021.  

26/09/21 sUAS News

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Two flights, bound for Kannur and Mangalore, rerouted to Kochi airport due to unfavourable weather

Kochi: Two flights, bound for Kannur and Mangalore, were rerouted to Kochi airport on Sunday morning due to unpleasant weather. The flights landed at Cochin International Airport on Sunday morning. Both the Air India flights were from Dubai.

An official at Kochi airport told TNIE that the planes to Mangalore and Kannur took off at 11:15 am and 12:44 pm respectively as the weather became clear. All the passengers in the two flights remained seated on their respective planes until the airlines received orders from the authorities to depart for their respective destinations, the official said.

 Due to the unfavourable weather, a flight from Kozhikode airport scheduled for Dubai was also delayed.

26/09/21 New Indian Express

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Gold smuggling thrives during pandemic, courtesy vulnerable expats

Tiruchy:  Even as the aviation industry globally took a hit from the Covid-19 pandemic, gold smuggling seems to have continued unabated, with the kingpins even making use of repatriation flights and vulnerable expatriates to carry out their illegal activities.

According to sources, between April 2020 and March 2021, the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Tiruchy international airport registered 98 cases of gold smuggling and recovered yellow metal worth Rs 28 crore. Similarly, between April 2021 and July 2021, the AIU at the airport registered 45 gold smuggling cases and made recoveries to the tune of Rs 15 crore.

Several of the smuggling rackets preyed on expats, who lost their jobs during the pandemic, for transporting the gold. Many of these carriers transport the yellow metal in their body, unaware of the health consequences. The smugglers also took to carrying it in paste form to evade metal detectors, but the Customs has cracked many such cases.

"The Customs is already considering the challenges of detecting gold paste. There are plans to use a 360 degree- or whole body scanner at airports here. This would help the Customs to crack more cases in the future. We would soon have such scanners in our airport," an official said.

According to sources carriers transporting gold paste in their body (anus or vagina) would lead to several medical issues. "Most of these carriers will be in a lot of pain. They will be able to transport about 1kg of gold in their body, for which they might get about Rs 30,000. But most of these people risk internal injuries and will have to spend a lot on treatment. Many carriers are unaware of such issues," a source said.

Further, those into such activities convince youth to become carriers, promising to get them bail if caught.

One can get arrested if transporting gold worth Rs 20 lakh and above. However, they can apply for bail. But it is not as easy. To get bail, one has to give a guarantee of Rs one lakh, and the personal guarantee of two persons. The offender’s passport would get blacklisted and they would not be able to go abroad again as police would not issue a no-objection certificate, a Customs official said, adding that they will also not be able to enter any government service. “If an accused escapes from India, a blue corner notice would be issued and the person would be brought back from whichever country he is hiding in," the official added.

Sources also pointed to the pandemic turning several desperate expats, who had lost their jobs, to the illegal activity -- enabling the kingpins of smuggling rackets to remain safe.

25/09/21 Jose K Joseph/New Indian Express

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Airfares to Gulf region still remains high

Kozhikode: High airfares to the Gulf region has put thousands of stranded expatriates in a spot depriving them of chances to return to their destinations.

Despite several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations relaxing travel restrictions after fall in COVID 19 cases, airline tickets remain expensive from Kerala. The decision of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to suspend passenger flights till September 30 has been attributed to high tariffs on foreign and private airline companies.

Airfares on international scheduled flights on selected routes have not cooled off even though India has established bilateral air bubbles with selected countries from July 2020.

Most of the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) want to return to their destinations with GCC nations easing coronavirus curbs. Many of them are forced to book tickets at exorbitant prices as their jobs would be at stake.

The air fare on a one-way trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Kerala is still above ₹25,000 for economy class and some airline companies such as Emirates offer only first class or business class fares which are above ₹90,000. A direct flight to Bahrain would cost above ₹30,000.

24/09/21 Biju Govind/The Hindu

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