NATIONAL |  The Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India has issued revised Covid 19 guidelines for in-flight announcements regarding masks/face covers. 

 

The Civil Aviation Ministry informed that ”The matter, regarding the requirement for mandatory use of mask or face covers during air travel, has been reviewed in consultation with Ministry of Health & Family Welfare”.

 

Ministry has also stated that “In line with the Government of India’s policy of graded approach of COVID-19 management response, the in-flight announcements henceforth may only mention that given the threat posed by COVID- 19, all passengers should preferably use mask/face covers. Any specific reference to fine/penal action need not be announced as part of the in-flight announcements. Hence, consolidated COVID-19 instructions for domestic & international air travel issued for passengers, airport operators, and airlines issued vide order dated 10.5.2022 stands modified to that extent”.