According to the latest news reports, Air India’s second phase of getting stranded passengers from abroad will begin from May 16, 2020. Indians from almost 32 countries will be brought back in this phase. It should be also noted that online flights bookings and reservations to select international destinations from the country has now begun. These destinations include the UK, USA, Paris, Frankfurt, and Singapore.
However, passengers should be well-informed regarding the status of the destination country, and it should also be noted that the flight service only applies to certain areas of a given country. For example, Air India will not cover all the destinations of the USA.
The bookings began from 5 PM on May 14, 2020, and so you can now travel to select destinations abroad if required.
FlyAI: Reservation for travel from India to select destinations in USA,UK,Australia & to Frankfurt, Paris & Singapore will commence from 1700 hrs on 14th May 20 on https://t.co/T1SVjRluZv You may also call on 0124 2641407/02026231407/18602331407 or do a live chat via our website
— Air India (@airindiain) May 14, 2020
As of now, the USA’s Department of Homeland Security has issued a notice that mentions which US airports would be open for returning travellers. Means, if you are an American citizen, or have legal permanent resident, or have immediate families returning from Europe, China, and Iran, you will have to land at select airports. A total of 13 airports have been marked for such passengers, which includes the Boston-Logan International Airport; John F Kennedy International; Detroit Metropolitan Airport; Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International; Chicago O’Hare International; Washington-Dulles International; Dallas/Fort Worth International; Los Angeles International; Miami International; Newark Liberty International Airport; San Francisco International; Seattle-Tacoma International; and Daniel K Inouye International Airport in Hawaii.
If you are travelling to the UK, you must be aware that the UK has planned a 14-day quarantine plan for travellers who are entering the country. This is compulsory for all travellers, but according to some reports, business travellers may be exempted from the rule.
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