New Covid strain in UK: Temporary suspension of UK flights extended till Jan 7

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday announced extension of the temporary suspension of flights to & from the United Kingdom till 7 January 2021.

According to the Minister, over 60 flights per week were being operated between UK and India prior to the suspension.

"A decision has been taken to extend the temporary suspension of flights to & from the United Kingdom till 7 January 2021," Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.

India had suspended the flight services to and from UK owing to the new Covid-19 virus strain which was recently discovered in the European country. The suspension commenced with effect from 23.59 hours on December 22.

Prior to the suspension, Vistara, Air India, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways were operating flights between the two countries.