On Tuesday, it was reported that six UK returnees tested positive for the new Covid-19 strain. Decision has been taken to extend the temporary suspension of flights to & from the UK till 7 January 2021. The Indian government had earlier announced a week-long suspension of flights between the UK and India till 31 December. British Airways has six weekly flights each between Delhi-London and Bangalore-London, five weekly flights between Mumbai-London and four weekly flights between Chennai and London. Virgin Atlantic operates four weekly flights each from Mumbai and New Delhi to London.

Source: Mint December 30, 2020 05:39 UTC