Resumption of flight services to boost sentiment, help passengers: Industry

Airlines, travel operators and industry body FICCI on Wednesday welcomed the government’s decision to restore domestic passenger flight services in a phased manner from May 25, saying it will help in boosting the overall economic sentiment besides helping a large number of passengers.

Budget carrier IndiGo said in line with the government’s decision, it will recommence operations from May 25 in a gradual manner.

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, in a surprise announcement through Twitter on Wednesday, said domestic flight operations will recommence from May 25 in a calibrated manner and all airports and air carriers are being informed to be ready for operations.