Limited open sky policy from Nov 15 to Jan 31

New Delhi, Nov 15: The government's limited open sky policy comes into effect from today and will last till January 31 next year, allowing foreign carriers to increase flight frequencies and operate larger aircraft to clear the rush of overseas travellers.

India has been following a liberalised regime for international airlines during the peak season to ensure that passengers travelling to and from India do not face any difficulties.

In the past, the government has followed a two-phased open sky policy strategy. During the first phase extending from November 15 to February 28, international airlines are allowed to operate larger aircraft on the existing routes.

In the second phase that extends from mid-December till the end of January the following year, airlines are allowed to operate as many flights as they require.

The open sky policy has traditionally been utilised by the airlines from west Asia and southeast Asia. The step ensures that passengers are not offloaded from aircraft due to heavy winter holiday rush.

UNI