Flight restrictions will be lifted once we are confident that coronavirus is in control: Puri

India will remove its suspension of domestic and international commercial passenger flights once it is confident that spread of coronavirus has come under control, sad Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday.

"My heart goes out to people who are facing problems due to restrictions put in place on domestic & international flights, pursuant to situation arising out of timely anuncement of a nationwide lockdown," minister said on Twitter. 

India has imposed a 21-day lockdown from March 25 to curb coronavirus pandemic. Consequently, all domestic and international commercial passenger flights have been suspended for this time period. However, cargo flights, offshore helicopter operations, medical evacuation flights and special flights permitted by Indian aviation regulator DGCA are permitted to operate during this lockdown.

"se restrictions will be lifted once we are fully confident that spread of virus has been controlled & it poses danger to fellow Indians," minister said. "I thank everyone for ir cooperation and help in se testing times. Toger we shall overcome and emerge stronger," he added.

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