Air India reveals bringing back 50 moms-to-be aboard one Vande Bharat flight on May 11

National Carrier Air India which has been conducting mass repatriation of Indians from around world under 'Vande Bharat Mission', has brought back 50 expecting mors in one flight, from London to Hyderab, earlier in May, it has revealed.

"We are operating repatriation flights from London to several cities under Vande Bharat Mission. We have been handling a large number of passengers daily but on May 11, it was a very special moment when Air India operated flight from London to Hyderab with 50 expecting mors on board," an Air India official based in London told ANI.

Due to prevailing pandemic situation, gynecologists in London are t examining pregnant women even through video calls. situation has compelled m to return to India. An Air India official based in London said that national carrier has operated nearly 11 flights so far from London to India.

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"I joined Air India long back but this is my first posting abro and I can t explain to you my enriching experiences. People who are in London want to return to ir home, ir response was amazing. I am so proud to be part of Vande Bharat Mission under which Indians stranded abro are being brought back to ir homeland." AI official said.

As per guidelines, expectant mors may travel up to 27 weeks of ir pregnancy. In case of pregnancy, certain conditions have to be followed before booking Air India flights. passenger must be accompanied by a physician and an indemnity bond must be signed.

government has anunced Vande Bharat mission on May 7 to bring back Indians from abro, Air India group has so far brought back around 25,446 Indians from several countries.

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‘Vande Bharat’ Mission

Over 20,000 Indians have returned to country from different parts of world under Vande Bharat Mission since its commencement on May 6, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday. He also appreciated efforts put forth by Air India, Air India Express, and Ministry of External Affairs in bringing back citizens on special repatriation flights while world battles against COVID-19 crisis.

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(With ANI inputs)