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Govt will operate 64 flights from May 7 to May 13 to bring Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus COVID-19: Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
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The government on Tuesday said that it will operate at least 64 flights between May 7 to May 13 to bring back Indians stranded in foreign countries. “64 flights will be operated from May 7 to May 13 to bring back stranded Indians from abroad,’’ Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
Sharing more information, the Civil Aviation Minister said, “The government of India will operate two special flights from Doha to India. The 1st on 7th May from Doha to Kochi and 2nd on 10th May from Doha to Thiruvananthapuram.’’
Puri, however, said that the Indians stranded abroad will be charged for flights bringing them home. ”All passengers will be charged on repatriation flights. Rs 50,000 per passenger for London-Delhi flight, Rs 12,000 for Dhaka-Delhi flight,” the Minister said.
He also stated that those arriving by repatriation flights will be screened and put under a 14-day quarantine. The Minister added that all prescribed health guidelines will be followed while bringing the passengers home.
The Aviation Minister further added, ”Out of 64 flights to bring back stranded Indians from abroad, 11 from nine countries will land in Tamil Nadu.’’
