Uncertainty looms over resumption of flight operations in TN
Uncertainty prevailed over resumption of domestic flight services in Tamil Nadu effective Monday as the state government, which has opposed allowing the operations till May 31, was yet to announce its final decision and notify the Standard Operating Procedure.
As the nationwide domestic passenger flights are set to resume after a gap of two months amid the fourth phase lockdown, airport sources here said “We are ready to operate, the airlines are also ready; but the state’s final nod is awaited.”
The state government’s nod signifying concurrence on operation of flights and the SoP on handling passengers were being awaited, they told PTI.
Besides Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and West Bengal have also opposed allowing domestic flights in view of the rising number of coronavirus cases in these states.
