The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights has been extended until July 31st.

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights due to the coronavirus has been extended until July 31, according to the aviation regulator DGCA on Wednesday.

“However, international scheduled flights may be allowed on selected routes on a case-by-case basis by the competent authority,” the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) added.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, scheduled international passenger services in India have been suspended since March 23, 2020. However, special international flights have been operating since May 2020 under the Vande Bharat Mission and since July 2020 under bilateral “air bubble” arrangements with selected countries.

India has signed air bubble treaties with 24 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Bhutan, and France. Special international flights between two countries’ territories may be operated by their airlines under an air bubble pact.

According to the DGCA circular, the suspension does not affect international all-cargo operations or flights specifically approved by it.