And India has increased domestic flight capacity to 65% from 50% as its recent wave of infections ebbs. Such moves are buoying expectations about freer travel toward the end of the year. What’s Happening in Air Travel This WeekGlobally, the picture is brightening. The spread of the Covid variants in Asia has contributed to concerns that airlines could miss out on the travel season for a second year. New Zealand also last month temporarily suspended the quarantine-free travel arrangement with Australia after a spike in delta-variant cases.

Source: Mint July 07, 2021 05:03 UTC