This morning, Air India cancelled flights from/to the UK from April 24 to 30. As India faces a deadly surge of the virus, international flights to and from India may increasingly get restricted.
“Passengers who were to travel between India and the UK may kindly note that in view of recent restrictions announced by the UK, flights from/to the UK stand cancelled from 24th to 30th April ’21. Further updates regarding rescheduling, refunds and waivers will be informed shortly. Post uplift of restrictions, flights scheduled from Delhi & Mumbai to the UK are being planned. Information regarding this will also be updated on our website and social media channels,” Air India tweeted today (April 21).
Presently, Vistara, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways operate flights between the two countries.
Recently, India was added in the ‘Red List’ of countries, or those countries, whose citizens cannot freely travel to the UK.
As per UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock, non-UK or Irish citizens will not be allowed to enter the European country post early morning on Friday (April 23).
Surjitt Sahani
