TravTalk - India

A word from MoCA

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Due to increasing demand for resumption of scheduled internatio­nal flights by people who want to travel abroad due to compelling reasons, I reviewed the state of internatio­nal flight operations around the world. Globally, the situation is far from normal

–- Hardeep Singh Puri,

educates their customers about how they must travel to each country. So there will definitely be a standard plan which will make life for airlines easier,” he said.

Sunil also clarifies a doubt that a lot of agents have about flying safely. “I understand that all airlines are talking to aircraft manufactur­ers to discuss how more safety measures can be implemente­d in the cabins. We have learned that the inside cabin protection is higher than being outdoors. Also, the mandated attire will help protect passengers. But we are still learning. We will have start with short-haul destinatio­ns that are safe, preferably wellness retreats or remotely-located resorts and isolated islands. Places that can assure people that they have been following strict measures. Slowly, when people start gaining confidence once they start travelling, they will look at long-haul destinatio­ns. They are not going to wait for a vaccinatio­n but will adapt to the situation.”

Munshi shares an example to back his theory. “One of my clients who recently flew Delhi-Mumbai said that after flying once, his fear of flying has

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