Is flight ban from India to Canada extended?

As Canada prepares for the return of direct flights from India to Canada, Transport Canada is announcing an extension of the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) that restricts all direct commercial and private passenger flights to Canada from India until September 26, 2021, at 23:59 EDT.

Are direct flights available from India to Canada?

You can fly directly from New Delhi to Toronto with Air Canada. Air India, Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates and Jet Airways are the other top airlines operating between India and Canada.

When direct flights from India to Canada will start?

Announcing the decision, Transport Canada on Saturday in a tweet said: “Beginning at 00:01 EDT on September 27, direct flights from India can land in Canada with additional public health measures in place.”

When Canada will open direct flights?

Covid-19: Direct passenger flights from India to Canada may resume on Sept 27 | World News – Hindustan Times.

Will flights from India to Canada resume?

The Canadian government previously extended a flight ban for travelers arriving from India until Sept. 26, 2021. This new announcement will allow both, direct and indirect flights, to resume between the two countries.

Did Air Canada cancel flights to India?

MONTREAL, Sept. 27, 2021 /CNW/ – Air Canada announced today the resumption of its non-stop flights to and from Delhi, India, following the lifting of the Government of Canada restrictions on non-stop flights from India. Air Canada is the leading carrier between the two countries.

Is Air India flying to Canada?

Air India said it will also resume its non-stop daily flights to Toronto (YYZ) from Delhi (DEL) effective from September 30, 2021 and AI 187 (DEL/YYZ)/AI 188(YYZ/DEL) of 26/28 Sep to operate on 27/ 29 September 2021. The air passengers must carry a negative Covid-19 test report not more than 18 hours before departure.

Are direct flights to Canada resumed?

Canada has finally lifted the ban on direct passenger flights from India more than 5 months after it was imposed in April this year when the second wave of Covid-19 swept India.

Can you travel to Canada now?

The Government of Canada is increasing the number of fully vaccinated travellers being selected for testing to reach 100\% of vaccinated travellers in the coming weeks. To limit the further spread of coronavirus in Canada, travel restrictions are in place across all border crossings.

Why did Air Canada suspend flights to India?

The airline suspended India operation since April this year due to the sudden surge in COVID cases. According to flight radar, Air Canada AC-42 is currently en route to Delhi from Toronto and it is expected to land tonight.

Are Air India flights operating from Canada to India?

“Air Canada and Air India have re-instated their scheduled service to India, which includes three flights weekly via Air India and six flights weekly via Air Canada. This is the same schedule, for both airlines, as pre-suspension.” The COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for the airport and airline industry.

Why is Canada banning flights from India to September 21?

Canada will extend its ban on arriving passenger flights from India to September 21 because of the risks posed by COVID-19, the federal transport ministry said in a statement on Monday. The ban was first imposed on April 22 and has already been rolled over several times. The measure does not apply to cargo flights or medical transfers.

Can I fly to Canada from India?

Indian travellers can now fly to Canada via an ‘indirect route’ as Canada has once again extended the Covid travel ban on direct flights from India. Read on International Travel: Why Canada Has Extended Travel Ban on Flights From India?

Can Indian travel to Canada during covid-19 pandemic?

However, Indian travelers who have to fly to Canada in this period have to book a flight via an ‘indirect route.’ According to the revised official travel advisory, Canada will not accept the COVID-19 molecular test report from India.

Can I travel to Canada with a covid-19 molecular test from India?

According to the revised official travel advisory, Canada will not accept the COVID-19 molecular test report from India. Therefore, the travelers have to get themselves tested for the coronavirus in a ‘third country’ before they continue their journey to Canada.