AirAsia India resuming domestic flight operations on Monday
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Domestic flight operations are all set to resume in a calibrated manner from Monday (May 25). AirAsia India is also resuming domestic flight operations tomorrow, the carrier informed on Sunday,
In a tweet AirAsia India said, “AirAsia India is resuming domestic flight operations tomorrow, i.e. 25.05.2020. Passengers undertaking travel to any state are required to read, understand, and comply with the health and other protocols prescribed by the destination State / UT for airline travelers.”
Note that the government has fixed upper, lower fare limits for the next three months to ensure there is no overcharging by airlines in view of an expected rush of passengers and heightened demand for tickets.
It is worth mentioning that IndiGo, SpiceJet, AirAsia India and Vistara started taking bookings for flights starting May 25. The government had announced on May 17 that domestic flight operations will remain suspended until May 31. However, a day later, the union civil aviation minister had said the decision to allow flights is also up to state governments.
On May 20, Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri surprised people by announcing that the government will allow domestic passenger flights to resume from May 25 in a calibrated manner.
Questions & Answers
Q.When is AirAsia India restarting its domestic flights?
When is AirAsia India restarting its domestic flights?
AirAsia India announced on Sunday that it is resuming domestic flight operations tomorrow, May 25, 2020. This aligns with the wider restart of domestic flights, which are set to resume in a calibrated manner from Monday.
Q.What should passengers travelling with AirAsia India do before flying?
What should passengers travelling with AirAsia India do before flying?
Passengers are required to read, understand, and comply with the health and other protocols prescribed by their destination State or Union Territory. These protocols apply to all airline travellers, ensuring a calibrated resumption of services.
Q.Has the government set any rules for flight ticket prices?
Has the government set any rules for flight ticket prices?
Yes, the government has fixed upper and lower fare limits for the next three months. This measure aims to prevent overcharging by airlines, anticipating a rush of passengers and increased demand for tickets as operations resume.
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