Air India Express flights to Dubai suspended for violating COVID-19 safety rules

Friday, 18 September 2020 15:35

All Air India Express flights to Dubai have been suspended for 15 days for violating COVID-19 safety rules.

According to media reports, the notice from the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) to the low-cost Indian carrier stated that the suspension will begin at 12:00 am on Friday (September 18) and will end at 11:59 pm on October 2.

The airline reportedly flew two passengers with COVID-19 positive test results from India to Dubai on two separate occasions.

Air India Express has been operating repatriation flights under the Vande Bharat Mission banner since May.

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