After the October 7 attacks, Israel imposed a complete siege on Gaza, blocking food, water and medicine, before eventually allowing some deliveries
In an order issued on Thursday, the Civil Aviation Ministry said: "Airlines may serve pre-packed snacks or meals or pre-packed beverages on domestic flights depending on the duration of the flight. Airlines and charter flight operators can serve hot meals and limited beverages on international flights as per the standard practices," it added.
The ministry said only single-use disposable trays, plates and cutlery should be used while serving food or beverages in domestic and international flights.
"Crew shall wear a fresh set of gloves for every meal/beverage service," it noted.
"Disposable earphones or cleaned and disinfected headphones will be provided to passengers at the start of the journey," it noted.
Meanwhile, a senior official of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said: "A passenger who refuses to wear a face mask can be put on the no-fly list by the airline. No new order has been passed in this regard as the airline and its cabin crew are sufficiently empowered under the existing DGCA rules to take action."
As per the DGCA rules, an airline can choose to put an unruly passenger on its no-fly list after internal deliberations. Subsequently, other airlines may follow suit in putting that passenger on their no-fly lists.
Scheduled international passenger flights continue to remain suspended in India since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, special international flights have been operating under the 'Vande Bharat Mission' and bilateral air bubble arrangements that have been signed with various countries.
After the October 7 attacks, Israel imposed a complete siege on Gaza, blocking food, water and medicine, before eventually allowing some deliveries
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