The Indian government announced on Wednesday (December 1) its decision to postpone the resumption of scheduled international flights due to the emergence of the new Omicron variant, causing a setback for the expectant tourism industry hoping for a recovery.
A circular issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said that the central government is currently monitoring the global coronavirus situation in the wake of the emergence of the Omicron variant.
“International scheduled flights are key for the recovery of inbound tourism. The industry has long been demanding scheduled flights to resume to create a positive impact in international markets,” said Naveen Manchanda, president, Indian Association of Travel and Tourism Experts.
“Also, it will help to make prices of tickets competitive as they are presently on the higher side because of limited flights,” he…