(TAN): India and Nepal have decided to start an air bubble to resume flights between the two countries that had been suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic, reports said.
The development follows India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla’s visit to Nepal in November.
“Initially we are starting with one flight daily from each side between Delhi and Kathmandu. From the Indian side, it will be Air India which, in normal times, had a daily flight between Delhi and Kathmandu. We are starting with Indians, Nepalese, OCI/PIO cardholders of all nationalities and all valid Indian visa holders,” The Hindu quoted a source as saying.
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Tourist visas would not be considered in the starting phase, the source added.
The air bubble will follow essential medical protocols, including the need for RT PCR test report 72 hours prior to travelling.
