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Mumbai to increase domestic flights by 50 per cent

Mumbai will soon have an improved domestic air connectively as the state government has decided to increase flights by 50 per cent.

Mumbai to increase domestic flights by 50 per cent
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The state government has decided to increase the flights by 50 per cent which is to increase the number of domestic flights in Mumbai improving air connectivity.

At the moment, 100 daily domestic arrivals and as many departures are permitted from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA). This number is said to increase to 150 daily domestic arrivals and as many departures. Moreover, this improved air travel should kick in by next week.

The Bombay High Court had earlier allowed to fill up middle seats in both domestic and international flights. However, the HC sought strict conformity with the May 31 circular of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) which requires passengers to wear wrap-around gowns along with a face shield and mask.

In the past, the HC had asked DGCA and Air India to provide data of Indians, who were not infected with the coronavirus before they boarded special flights under the Vande Bharat Mission, but have tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in the country. As a response, the Central government had submitted that at least 227 of the 58,867 Indians who boarded special flights to return home, tested positive for the coronavirus. However, there is no proof to corroborate if they caught the infection in the flights as the individuals started showing symptoms during their quarantine period.

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