From planes flying at almost half the capacity to no duty-free shopping at airports, aviation in the post-lockdown period is going to be tough. Indian airlines and airports will have to comply with strict social distancing norms until the corona virus pandemic is over, according to a set of protocol that the regulator is framing.
Airlines will have to follow the guidelines till the World Health Organization gives an all clear signal. Estimates suggest that the aviation industry may have to grapple with the stringent rules for several months after the services resume.
The government is likely to remove the ban in phases for both domestic and international flights in order to prevent crowding at airports.
