Photos: Preparations on at Chennai airport to begin flights on May 25

India is set to reopen air travel on May 25 after a two-month gap due to the coronavirus pandemic. Only one-third of the operations will begin in the first phase of the reopening on 383 routes across the country until August 24. A look at how the Chennai Airport is preparing for the resumption of services amid the new rules.

Updated on: May 23, 2020 10:22 AM IST

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Commercial aircrafts seen at a parking bay in Chennai airport. In Chennai and other cities of India, preparations are underway for a calibrated resumption of flights from May 25, as announced by the Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri. In a new development on May 22,Tamil Nadu has also asked the civil aviation ministry to defer the move because of rising COVID-19 cases in Chennai. (PTI)

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A scene from the preparation work in Chennai airport for the resumption of air travel services. India will reopen air travel on 383 routes across the country after a two-month gap. (PTI)

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A sticker is glued on the floor of Chennai airport for proper adherence of social distancing. According to data by Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), flights in the first phase will operate on all routes, taking off from a total of 35 origin cities and landing in 39 destination airports, reported HT. (PTI)

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Only one-third capacity of operations are allowed beginning May 25 and limits are set on fares that airlines can charge in the initial phase of this critical unlocking of swift long-distance travel. (PTI)

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Though there are several guidelines for social distancing in airports and at embarkation and disembarkation points, the middle seat will not be kept vacant in the aircraft. (PTI)

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A mock queue setup is seen at Chennai airport as part of the preparation for the resumption of air travel services. Global airlines body International Air Transport Association (IATA) said the decision to regulate airfares is a “step back.” Private carriers such as Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and SpiceJet are its members, reported HT. (PTI)

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A woman uses a hand sanitizer dispenser at the Chennai airport as part of the preparations to resume services on May 25. With the spike in Coronavirus cases weighing heavily upon it, the Tamil Nadu government is not in favour of restarting domestic air services in the state till this month-end and might take up the matter with the Centre, reported PTI on May 22. (PTI)

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“Airlines need to have the freedom to make their commercial decisions, including the pricing of airfares. Hence, we recognise and hope that this is a one-time measure as a result of Covid-19 and will be discontinued on August 24,” IATA assistant director (corporate communications - Asia Pacific) Albert Tjoeng told news agency PTI. (PTI)