Singapore in talks with India for partial resumption of commercial flights
Singapore is in discussions with Indian authorities for a temporary bilateral arrangement for partial resumption of commercial flights between the two countries following the launch of a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) for quarantine-free travel.
The arrangement is needed as only commercial scheduled passenger flights can be designated as VTL flights, people familiar with the matter said on condition of anonymity on Tuesday. Even the partial resumption of commercial flights will expand options for travellers between India and Singapore.
Singapore announced on Monday that it will launch a VTL with India as part of the country’s efforts to reopen its borders in a safe and calibrated manner and to support people-to-people and business links between the two sides. The VTL will allow quarantine-free travel to Singapore for vaccinated Indian travellers with valid visas and entry approvals.
