Inside India, under the UDAN scheme, air travel is starting in small cities. But, now there is a strong preparation to start flights to new places abroad as well.
For this, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken a big decision on Monday. After this decision, companies like Indigo, Air India, Vistara and Akasa Air will be able to start flights to new cities of the world and air passengers will get direct benefit.
DGCA has said in an order issued on June 12 that Indian companies will be given huge relaxation in rules to start flying to new international destinations. With the easing of rules, it will be much easier for domestic airlines to reach foreign cities. DGCA reviews the preparedness of companies before starting flights to any new international destination and they are allowed to start flights only after they are fit on all scales.
What has changed
According to the statement issued by DGCA, the standards set for Indian companies have been relaxed. Now, instead of 33, their standard will be judged only on 10 points. This means that Indian airlines will now meet only 10 standards instead of 33, then they will get a chance to start flights to new international destinations. DGCA has said in its notification that this decision has been taken at a time when Indian airlines are increasing their reach in foreign cities.
Indigo will start flights to 6 places
Indian airlines Air India, Vistara, Indigo, Akasa Air are preparing to increase international operations. Indigo has even announced to start its new flights in Africa and Central Asian countries. In August, the company will start new flights. Similarly, Air India is also preparing to start new flights to Europe, West Asian countries and America. Akasa Air has also decided to start flights to many new international destinations by December.
