India confirms extension of UK flight ban
The Indian Government has confirmed that the temporary suspension of all flights from the UK to India will be extended until 7 January 2021.
The extension of the travel ban had been widely expected after Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told reporters that he foresaw a ‘slight extension of the temporary suspension”.
In an update published yesterday, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: "On 30 December, Government of India announced that the temporary suspension of all flights from the UK to India will now be extended until 7 January 2021 11:59pm (IST).
"For more information please consult your airline, read the announcement by the Government of India Minister of Aviation and sign up for email alerts so you can keep up to date with our latest travel advice."
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