India set to take off

INDIA will lift the ban on domestic flights from next week in another sign the global travel sector is emerging from the worst of the pandemic.

The easing of restrictions will be undertaken in a phased manner, with a selection of domestic airlines expected to release their schedules over the next few days.

India’s Director General of the Ministry of Tourism Meenakshi Sharma has suggested the move should precipitate an international marketing push which promotes India as a safe tourist destination.

The Indian Government has not yet indicated when international travel will recommence.