Travel association welcomes air bubble flight agreements

“Such tough times call for an immediate action and I think this is the best that could be done to avoid travel difficulties to some extent.”

— Jyoti Mayal, President, Travel Agents Association of India

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India could be signing more air bubble travel agreements. The last of such agreements were with Australia, and Saudi Arabia. There is speculation that more such agreements were being looked at.

Jyoti Mayal, President, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) said that the government had taken a wise step by expanding air bubble flight agreement with more countries. The move would do well for the travel and tourism sector and the economy, she said. “Such tough times call for an immediate action and I think this is the best that could be done to avoid travel difficulties to some extent,” she commented.

With this agreement India has now an air bubble agreement with 34 countries including Afghanistan, Australia, Bahrain Kenya, Kuwait, Oman, Russia and so on.

Air Bubble agreements were one of the best solutions that could restart commercial passenger services between two countries when regular international flights remain suspended due to Covid

Jay Bhatia, Vice President, TAAI said that “The government earlier had informed the Parliament that they have proposals from 10 countries to sign the air bubble agreements out of which Australia and Saudi Arabia have been accepted as of now and definitely more to follow,” he said.

Air Bubble agreements were one of the best solutions that could restart commercial passenger services between two countries when regular international flights remain suspended due to Covid and “the best part about these agreements is that they are reciprocative in nature which allows airlines from both the countries to enjoy similar benefits,” said Shreeram Patel, Treasurer, TAAI.

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