Where passengers were asked to report 45 minutes before the departure time (for domestic flights), they will now have to report two hours earlier. GoAir, however, requires its passengers to report three hours before a flight. “The Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Airports Authority of India (AAI), the safety regulator DGCA and the aviation security watchdog Bureau of Civil Aviation Security are finalising guidelines for airports and airlines. With multiple agencies involved in minimising the risk of infection, Mr. Kannan advises passengers to travel free of stress. “This is not an easy time, but air travel is the safest mode.

Source: The Hindu April 16, 2020 18:02 UTC