The opposition demanded that the Centre "consult state governments while allowing international/domestic flights".
In the case of a Delhi-Mumbai flight, the minimum fare will be Rs 3,500 and the maximum Rs 10,000. Here is the maths of how much air tickets will cost passengers as domestic air travel resumes
Here is what is going to change for passengers as they fly from Monday
From fare hike and slower processes at airports, to use of authorised taxis, here is what is going to change for passengers as they fly in the time of coronavirus
Passengers who have a green code in the app will be allowed to enter airport terminal
Coronavirus has had a significant impact on international aviation due to the stringent border controls and travel bans to contain the virus infection.
Aviation minister's tweet caught airlines and airports off guard as they were preparing for a resumption from June 1
Facemasks and social distancing measures may become a common practice for airline passengers.
The guidelines came soon after the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) extended the national lockdown beyond Sunday till May-end
The government-owned Aarogya Setu app gives colour coded-designation to users as per their health status and travel history. It helps the user know if he or she is near anyone who has tested positive
Both airlines and airports are devising their own SOPs and limited number of flights are being planned to enable social distancing on ground and inside the aircraft
India has been under lockdown since March 25 to curb the spread of novel coronavirus
Airline will also follow strict zonal boarding process to prevent grouping of flyers
The Standard Operating Procedure being formulated by the DGCA will make it mandatory for airlines to keep all middle seats and the last three rows empty to minimise contact
Except Air India, all other airlines have been taking bookings for commercial passenger services from April 15
In view of the recent global and domestic issues and directive by Indian regulator to suspend flights till April 14, Air Deccan has no option but to cease operations, a statement said
The national carrier has already cut the allowances of all employees, except cabin crew, by 10 per cent for the next three months
Abdul Sattar Khokhar, the spokesman of Aviation Division, said that the decision was part of ongoing efforts to contain the deadly coronavirus
The country banned international flights for a week on March 20, and many states in the country have either curtailed or suspended public transport as preventive measures against the disease.
Airlines will have to land domestic passenger flights at destinations by 11.59 pm on Tuesday