Air India Express flights from Dubai suspended for 15 days

  • Date: 18-Sep-2020
  • Source: Zawya
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:UAE
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Air India Express flights from Dubai suspended for 15 days

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) has suspended Air India Express flights flying to and from Dubai for 15 days, starting September 18 until October 3. The authority, in a notice of suspension to the regional of Air India and Air India Express in the Gulf and Mena region, has informed the airline that the 15-day suspension officially began on 12 am on Friday, September 18 and will end on 11.59pm on October 2. Khaleej Times has seen a copy of this notice. DCAA has made the decision on the grounds that the airline flew two passengers carrying Covid-19 positive test results from India to Dubai on two separate occasions. The notice said, "Boarding a passenger with Covid 19 Positive test result for the second time, is contrary to and