The day after including India among the countries in the travel lanes program (VTL) vaccinated, Singapore officials said the benefits of quarantine-free entries may not be available for Indians who took Vande Bharat Air India flights, unless dialogue with a special bilateral setting agreement In detailed documents about frequently asked questions in VTL, Singapore only said passenger flights scheduled to be commercially qualified to be designated as VTL flights and because Vande Bharat’s mission flights are flights of government charter, they do not meet the requirements. So far India has not reopened regular international trips and has limited flights only from 28 countries that have negotiated the “air travel bubble” system with the government, which does not include Singapore.
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“Because Vande Bharat Mission flights are Chartered repatriated flights, they are not eligible to be designated as a vaccinated travel route (VTL) flight,” the statement released said, adding that negotiations with the Ministry of Civil Aviation was ongoing to compose a compromise. It will enable the recovery of ‘partial’ international flights to Singapore as a ‘temporary’ size In a separate statement on Tuesday, Singapore International Airlines on Tuesday askedengers to become a ‘patient’ while negotiations were concluded.
“We are still guided by the authorities of our passenger services to and from India, and seeking patience and understanding our customers while setting bilateral air travel is being completed As a result, travel agents say the passengers of Vande Bharat to Singapore still have to undergo quarantine 15 days, and those who hope to take advantage of quarantine-free flights are still waiting in front of them. There are 74 Vande Bharat flights from Air India planning between November 18 to March 26 according to the latest schedule According to the government notice, Singapore decided to open a VTL system for India on November 29, along with countries such as Finland, Indonesia, Malaysia and Sweden, adding to a dozen countries that have sent tourists there without quarantine requirements.
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Singaporean Media has reported a surge in reservations for Sia flights after the announcement of the VTL program and a press conference with the Iswaran Transport Minister who said the Singapore government directed two flights every day from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai on November 29. Travel agents in India also said they wanted to return to return regular flights We look forward to coming back commercial flights to and from Singapore because this is a popular destination for weddings, conferences and tourism. Moreover, Vande Bharat flights are very expensive. They are given a price between ₹ 70,000 and ₹ 1,00,000, which is at least five to six times Many rather than ordinary air fees, “said Subhash Goyal, Chair, Stic Travel Group to Hindu As Hindu reported on Sunday, the government was under pressure from international airlines, foreign governments and tourism industries to return to pre-pandemic trips considering the limited availability of flights with bubble systems, and airplane ticket sales.
“We are discussing with the relevant Indian Authority to complete the temporary, bilateral settings that will enable the commentation of a portion of commercial passenger passengers … We still look forward to the commencement of the air link in line with our bilateral agreement in the air service because the two countries then reopen the border In a safe way, “said the statement said by the Singapore government.