International Flights Latest News: Three UAE-based carriers, Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia, have commenced repatriation flights to India from July 12 signalling the resumption of the international flight services. These flights connecting Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai to many Indian cities including Bengaluru, Delhi, Kochi, Mumbai, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad are mostly two-way flights. Valid Indian citizens stranded there and valid UAE citizens stranded in India — both sides can board these flights. Also Read – Air India Announces Additional Flights to Germany, Toronto, Singapore. Booking Opens on July 13

Here is how international flights are likely to start in August Also Read – International Flights Between India, UAE: SpiceJet Announces Flights From Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Kozhikode | Check Dates

1. The civil aviation ministry has barred all passenger international flights till July 31. By that time, it is expected that agreements will be reached between India-US, India-Canada, India-Germany, India-France. In August, two-way flights from these countries are likely to start. Also Read – International Flights: Etihad Airways to Operate Special Flights From These Indian Cities to Abu Dhabi Between July 12-26 | Check Details Here

2. These agreements with the countries will be short-term. Like, India and UAE have entered into a 15-day agreement to fly repatriation flights.

3. Meanwhile, Air India has announced two-way flights to Germany and Canada, which is an indication that an agreement has been already reached and airlines from Canada and Germany will also start two-way flights. Several countries have earlier objected to Air India’s monopoly over international flights connecting India.

4. Vande Bharat Mission is likely to continue in August in which Air India will announce more two-way flights. Private airlines will also get opportunities.

5. However, these flights will be known as repatriation flights and not normal passenger flights.