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As we all know, The Government of India has suspended domestic and international passenger flight operations from midnight on March 24 for next 21 days as our Prime Minister has imposed the nation-wide 21 days lockdown to control the increasing cases of COVID-19 in India. However, cargo flights, medical evacuation flights, offshore helicopter operations and flights permitted on special ground by the aviation regulator DGCA were allowed to operate during this lockdown. But now, the Government is likely to allow flight operations for travelers after this lockdown.
Officials said on April 5, 2020, “The Government of India is likely to allow domestic and international flight operations in India in a stumble manner after the 21 days nation-wide lockdown period which is expected to end on April 14. All major airlines such as: Vistara (UK), Indigo (6E), Spicejet (SG), Go Air (G8) and Air Asia (I5) except Air India (AI) are taking domestic bookings for travel dates after April 14 whereas Air India is taking bookings for travel dates after April 30 only”.
“As the virus is still spreading in India, in case the lockdown gets extended, then the same process of cancellation has to be followed, and if the lockdown is not extended, then the bookings will be honoured”, said the secretary.
Many airlines have announced either a lead off or pay cut of their employees.
As earnings have fallen, Indigo (6E) has decided a deduction of allowances up to 25 per cent of their senior employees and Vistara (UK) has announced a compulsory leave without pay of up to three days for its senior employees in March.
Go Air (G8) has cut salaries of its employees, lead off its expat pilots and introduced leave without pay for employees on a rotational basis.
Spicejet (SG) has decided the deduction of salaries of their employees between 10 per cent to 30 per cent and Air India (AI) has decided to pay cut of 10 per cent for every employee except cabin crew for the next three months
Everest Fleet Pvt. Ltd providing emergency rides in Mumbai during lockdown
Lockdown is not convenient for those who provide their services in the societies likewise Doctors, Nurses, Police Force, Media etc. and even those who have to visit hospitals frequently. With the purpose for help those who in need, Everest Fleet Private Limited in Mumbai has come forward with this act of kindness and offering cab rides to frontline helpers, medical patients and essential service providers.
Popular cab ride-sharing companies like Ola & Uber, in India, have suspended their operations due to 21 days nation-wide lockdown, then Everest Fleet Pvt. Ltd started receiving various calls from their references, relatives and friends for the requirement of transport services for going to the hospital, banks etc.
By keeping safety factors in mind, Mr. Siddharth Ladsariya, Co-founder of the company, assured that they have a team of doctors who have volunteered to track and guide the drivers. They trained the drivers in maintaining the hygiene and safety standards for every ride. Each and every driver has to keep masks, sanitizers, cling wraps and gloves with them in the cab. The company is allowing only two passengers per car in order to maintain a safe distance. Moreover, drivers have to ensure that the car is cleaned after every ride.
These services are very helpful for those who have to visit their relatives and friends in hospital frequently and are facing difficulty during this lockdown, but through these services people can cover up the distance to hospitals easily. For availing these services, people have to prove that their travel is necessary specified by the government guidelines and have to show their valid documents including identity cards and authorization letters.
