The resumption of international flights was discussed with the airlines by the civil aviation ministry officials on Tuesday, but no decision has been taken.
During the meeting, the airlines pitched for looking beyond the air bubbles, which is being used to connect international destinations.
The meeting assumes significance as rapid progress has been made on the development of the vaccine to treat the coronavirus that has brightened the prospect of the opening up of global aviation and normality restored in the coming months.
Airlines were of the view that the ministry should look at opening up the connectivity to the major hubs in South East Asia and West Asia. They are expected to be opened up sooner than the US or European destinations.
