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India has Air Bubble Agreements with 10 countries. 

Air Bubbles Agreements, What is it ?

Temporary agreements between two countries aimed at restarting commercial passenger services when regular international flights are suspended as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • They are reciprocal in nature i.e. airlines from both countries enjoy similar benefits.
  • Tickets for the flights are sold through the airlines’ website, travel agents and Global Distribution Systems.
  • USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain, till 13.09.2020.

Why is it necessary for such agreement ?

  • There are restrictions on international flight operations to/from India.
  • The Indian aviation and health infrastructure is currently trying its best to efficiently handle the large scale Vande Bharat Mission and Air Bubble operations.

Source : PIB

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GS II : Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests

NB : This is more general topic. Can be included the answers related questions like “How India responded to Non-resident Indian’s requirement during the pandemic ?”

Current Affairs Compilation : 18 September 2020

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