The Union Government on Thursday increased the cap on domestic flights up to 80 per cent of the pre-Covid levels. The domestic carriers were operating at 70 per cent of their capacity. Domestic air travel is steadily reviving after being allowed to resume on May 25 following a two-month suspension.
While making the announcement, Union Minister of Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri said the domestic operations in India, which recommenced with 30,000 passengers on May 25, have touched a high of 2.52 lakh passengers till November 30, 2020.
Puri tweeted saying, “Domestic operations recommenced with 30K passengers on 25 May & have now touched a high of 2.52 lakhs on 30 Nov 2020. Ministry of Civil Aviation is now allowing domestic carriers to increase their operations from existing 70% to 80% of pre-COVID approved capacity.” On June 26, this was increased to 45 per cent and on September 2, it was further increased to 60 per cent. On November 11, it was increased to 70 per cent.