COVID'19 Air Travel Guidelines

Travel Checklist

Updated: April 15, 2021 *

Here are some important things to keep in mind when travelling. Passengers are requested to check airport specific guidelines and the guidelines of the state that they’re travelling to:

Negative RT-PCR Certificates

Some states may require passengers to carry negative RT-PCR reports. Please check before travelling.

Thermal Checking

Passengers are advised to cooperate with Airport authorities for the safety of others & themselves.

Mandatory Health Declaration

Passengers must present a self declaration form or the Arogya Setu App to certify their health status.

Mandatory Protective Gear

Passengers must wear face masks before they enter the airport and throughout their journey thereafter.

Mandatory Web Check-In

Passengers must check in online and download their boarding pass as well baggage tags.

Reporting Time

Passengers must arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to departure. Late arrivals will not be entertained.

Baggage Limitation

Each passenger is allowed one check-in bag and one small carry-on item. No excess baggage will be permitted.

No Meals on Board

Meals will not be served on board the flight. Passengers may only carry dry packaged food.

Ground Transport

Passengers must travel only in authorized taxis / personal vehicles on their way to / from the airport.

Vulnerable Passengers

The elderly, pregnant women, and passengers with pre-existing health conditions are advised not to travel.

State Regulations

Updated: May 17, 2021 *

States and Union Territories have developed their own regulations with regards to institutional quarantine and at home isolation. Some states / UTs require additional documentation. Other information varies by state / UT.

Disclaimer: The information provided below is only for ready reference and convenience of our members and may not be exhaustive. We strongly recommend that you check the full text of the guidelines issued by the State Government or District Administration of cities of arrival and departure, before travelling.

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Andaman and Nicobar

Quarantine Regulations

Mandatory 7-day home quarantine for all passengers even if the test of the result conducted on arrival is negative
If any passenger tests positive will be sent for institutional quarantine for further treatment.

Required Documents

All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App
Negative RT-PCR test report within 48 hours of journey will continue to be mandatory. Any passenger not carrying negative RT-PCR report will be sent back to origin on the same day. Hand-written notes are not acceptable.
Any passenger arriving without RT-PCR negative test report will be deported on the same flight.
Passengers shall not be allowed to pick up their checked-in baggage at the arrival hall. The same shall be handed over to them at the testing center

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening will be done for all passengers.
All Incoming passengers arriving shall have to mandatory carry RT-PCR negative test report issued from a ICMR approved lab, subject to condition that RT-PCR test should have been taken within 48 hours. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
In addition to being in possession of negative RT-PCR report, all arriving passengers shall mandatorily undergo RAT test upon arrival at designated testing centers located within 2Kms of the airport

Andhra Pradesh

Required Documents

All passengers are required to register themselves on Spandana website www.spandana.ap.gov.in
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.

Assam

Quarantine Regulations:

Mandatory 7-day home quarantine for all passengers even if the test of the result conducted on arrival is negative
Exemption from Quarantine and on Arrival Tests
-Residents of North Eastern States other them Assam who are arriving in any airport in Assam from outside the state and are directly travelling onwards to any other Norther Eastern States shall be exempted from on arrival testing provided they are able to produce proof of address in the North Eastern States and are asymptomatic

-All Transit passengers of Intra Assam and Inter North Eastern States shall be exempted from on arrival testing provided they are able to produce proof of address in the North Eastern States and are asymptomatic

-Government officials and those travelling due to medical reasons and family bereavement shall exempted from mandatory quarantine
All passengers arriving into any airport in Assam shall mandatorily undergo RAT test upon arrival free of cost
If the test result of the RAT test is positive, the passenger will have to undergo home isolation or get admitted in private hospital or Government Health Institution depending on his/her medical condition
If the test result of the RAT test is negative, the passenger will have to undergo RT-PCR at the airport itself. The cost of the RT-PCR test (maximum INR 500) shall be borne by the passenger
Passengers shall be allowed to leave the airport once the sample/swab for RT-PCR test has been collected and with the condition that he/she shall remain under home quarantine until the result is declared
If the test result of the RT-PCR test is positive, the passenger will have to undergo home isolation or get admitted in private hospital or Government Health Institution depending on his/her medical condition
If the test result of the RT-PCR test is negative, the passenger can continue his/her activities adhering to COVID-19 behavior and norms of the state

Required Documents

All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening will be conducted upon arrivals

Bihar

Quarantine Regulations

Mandatory 10 days quarantine for passengers arriving Maharashtra, Kerala & Punjab
For GAYA only: Mandatory 10 days quarantine for passengers arriving Delhi & NCR, Maharashtra, Kerala & Punjab.

Required Documents

Passengers arriving from Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab will require RT-PCR negative report from ICMR accredited labs done within last 72hrs. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
Random RAT test will be free of cost at arrivals for passengers from other sectors.
For GAYA only: Passengers arriving from Delhi & NCR, Maharashtra, Kerala & Punjab must carry RT-PCR negative report from ICMR accredited labs. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

Other Guidelines:

All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.
Carry RT-PCR negative report as per the guidelines mentioned above

Chandigarh

Required Documents

No quarantine
It is mandatory for passengers arriving in to Chandigarh from other states/UT to carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours from an ICMR approved laboratory or be in possession of vaccination certificate (at least one dose) over 2 weeks old. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
Passengers will have to submit the health declaration form upon arrival
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App
All passenger must register on COVA Punjab App before commencing their journey

Quarantine Regulations

Thermal screening will be done for all passengers
No quarantine required

Other Guidelines

COVID-19 tests shall be performed on random basis for all passengers travelling to Punjab
Thermal screening will be done for all passengers

Chhattisgarh

Quarantine Regulations

7 days home quarantine for all passengers arriving into the state of Chhattisgarh
Passengers having return tickets within 72 hours of arrival are exempted from quarantine rule.

Required Documents

All passengers travelling to Chhattisgarh mandatorily need to be in possession of RT-PCR negative report not earlier than 72Hrs. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time
Following passenger categories are exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR test
-Children below 12 years are exempted from RT-PCR test

Other Guidelines

Health Profiling will be conducted upon arrivals

Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu

Required Documents:

All travellers must download the Aarogya Setu app.
They must submit health and travel details on the Self-Declaration Form available on the state portal. Hotels can assist in this, if needed.
All international travellers and domestic travellers from Maharashtra & Gujarat must carry a negative COVID-19 test report, conducted within 72 hours before their hotel check-in.

Other Guidelines

All passengers would be required to undergo screening upon arrival.

Delhi

Quarantine Regulations

Any passenger from Maharashtra who arrives without a negative test report must home quarantine for 14 days.
All domestic travellers (other than those from Maharashtra) must home quarantine for 7 days after arrival in Delhi.
All arriving passengers from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to Delhi by flight, train, bus and any other mode of transport must undergo mandatory government institutional quarantine for 14 days.
Delhi residents who have been to the Kumbh Mela must mandatorily home quarantine for 14 days after their arrival in Delhi. They must also upload necessary details here.
Exceptions to quarantine include:
-Constitutional, government functionaries and their staff members do not have to undergo institutional quarantine. Though they must self-monitor their health for 14 days.

-Travellers who have a negative RT-PCR report (not older than 72 hours) or a COVID vaccination certificate (two doses) can either home quarantine for 7 days or opt for paid quarantine.

-This quarantine rule does not apply to anyone from Andhra/ Telangana who transits through Delhi NCT without disembarking from the vehicle.

-Travellers travelling from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to other states through NCT of Delhi by air/train shall home quarantine for 14 days. This can be reduced to 7 days in case they produce a COVID negative certificate or COVID vaccination certificate (both doses).

Required Documents:

Passengers from Maharashtra to Delhi must carry with them a negative RT-PCR test report done 72 hours before arrival

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening will be done for all flight passengers upon arrival.
It is mandatory to use face masks when out in public in Delhi (even if travelling solo or with people in a car).
Must download and install the Aarogya Setu App.
A total lockdown has been announced in Delhi till 24th May, 2021. People travelling from/to airports will be allowed to travel without any e-Pass as long as they can produce a valid ticket.
The decision on whether to test or not will be based on whether the traveller is arriving from a state where the current COVID case load is very high.
Random COVID testing is also being conducted on arrival for passengers arriving by trains and cabs.

Goa

Required Documents:

Passengers travelling to Goa must carry a RT-PCR negative certificate (test not older than 72 hours) or full COVID vaccination certificate.
Exemption from above travel requirement is available for the following provided they carry a proof:
-Those who are residents of Goa.

-Persons entering for work or medical emergencies.

Other Guidelines:

It is mandatory to download the Aarogya Setu app before entering the state.
For any medical help while in Goa, please visit: https://www.goa.gov.in/covid-19/goa-fights-covid-19/#!
It is mandatory to carry a facemask and maintain social/ physical distancing when in public areas.
A lockdown has been imposed in Goa till 23rd May, 2021.
The public transport will remain shut except for emergency purposes.
State borders will remain open for essential services only.

Gujarat

Quarantine Regulations:

All travellers returning from the Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand must get themselves tested and quarantine at home for 14 days, if found positive.

Required Documents:

Carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours from an ICMR approved laboratory if travelling to Surat. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
Passengers travelling to Ahmedabad are not required to carry a negative RT-PCR report
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App

Other Guidelines

Special Guidelines for those travelling to Surat: Please check the latest guidelines issued by Surat Municipal Corporation.
A night curfew has been announced in 36 cities across the state including Himmatnagar, Palanpur, Navsari, Valsad, Porbandar, Botad, Viramgam, Chhota Udaipur, Veraval, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Junagarh, Gandhinagar from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily until 18th May, 2021.
International and domestic passengers arriving in Surat must fill and submit the ‘Novel Corona Self-reporting Form’ online and download the ‘SMC COVID-19 Tracker’ app

Haryana

Required Documents

All passengers need to download Aarogya Setu app

Quarantine Regulations

COVID Test is not required
Thermal screening will be done for all passengers upon arrival

Himachal Pradesh

Required Documents

All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App.

Quarantine Regulations

COVID Test is not required
Thermal screening will be done for all passengers upon arrival

Jammu and Kashmir

Required Documents

Passenger is required to fill up ICMR Health form on arrival
Passenger is required to undergo COVID-19 Test at the Airport, except:
-Srinagar: for Defense Personnel

-Jammu: for Defense Personnel arriving to join duty
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App

Quarantine Regulations

Only if passengers are found to be positive after their RT-PCR test at the airport, they must home quarantine for 14 days and seek treatment if health worsens

Jharkhand

Quarantine Regulations

Mandatory 7-day home quarantine for all passenger arriving into the state of Jharkhand.
Following passenger categories are exempted from the mandatory 7 day home quarantine period:
-Passengers who have a return journey within 72Hours from the arrival into the state of Jharkhand.

-Airline Personnel

-Passengers passing through the state during interstate movement.

-Government of India officials on official duty

-Passengers who undertake daily interstate travel for purpose of mining/industrial/agriculture/health care related activities.

Required Documents

It is mandatory for passengers arriving from ANY state to carry a RT-PCR/TRUENAT negative report from ICMR approved lab not earlier than 72 hours. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time. Passengers arriving without negative RT-PCR report will be subject to RT-PCR test (free of cost) & fill up self-declaration form

Other Guidelines

All passengers are required to register on Government of Jharkhand website www.jharkhandtravel.nic.in preferably before departure.
Thermal screening will be conducted for all passengers

Karnataka

Required Documents

Download and update the Aarogya Setu app.
A complete lockdown has been announced in Karnataka for 14 days starting from 6 a.m. on 10th May, 2021 to 6 a.m. on 24th May, 2021. Flights and trains will continue to operate as scheduled. Flight and train tickets can be used as passes for movement by anyone taking taxis/cab aggregators/ auto rickshaws to board flights and trains.
Any other inter-state and intra-state movement of passenger vehicles can only happen in case of emergencies.

Quarantine Regulations

All other asymptomatic passengers arriving at Karnataka shall self monitor their health for 14 days.
All those returning from the Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand must get themselves tested and quarantine at home for 14 days, even if test is negative

Other Guidelines

Download and update the Aarogya Setu app.
A complete lockdown has been announced in Karnataka for 14 days starting from 6 a.m. on 10th May, 2021 to 6 a.m. on 24th May, 2021. Flights and trains will continue to operate as scheduled. Flight and train tickets can be used as passes for movement by anyone taking taxis/cab aggregators/ auto rickshaws to board flights and trains.
Any other inter-state and intra-state movement of passenger vehicles can only happen in case of emergencies.

Kerala

Quarantine Regulations

All passengers entering Kerala are required to undergo 14 days of home quarantine
There will be no mandatory quarantine for those visiting Kerala on short term trips. They have to instead obtain an entry pass.

Required Documents

Download and update the Aarogya Setu App.
All passengers must carry RT-PCR test issued within 72 hours prior to entering or must take one immediately after entering the state
Must register on https://covid19jagratha.kerala.nic.in/ to obtain an e-pass.
All passengers who intend to visit any other State or UT after entering Kerala must have an entry pass for Kerala and the State or UT they intend to visit

Other Guidelines

A lockdown has been announced in the state till 23rd May, 2021
Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers
COVID test for symptomatic passengers.

Ladakh

Required Documents

Negative RT-PCR report on arrival (not earlier than 96 hours prior to arrival) is required for all passengers arriving into Leh. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
Passengers must provide valid contact and address details of their stay in Leh.
They should also install Aarogya Setu app in their phones.

Quarantine Regulations

If passengers are not carrying negative RT-PCR report, then mandatory 7 days of home quarantine. COVID test may be conducted at the end of quarantine period.
Passengers may have to be tested for COVID & if tested positive, passengers will be transferred to COVID facility for further processing.
If test report is negative then the passengers shall be released from mandatory quarantine.
Exception to mandatory quarantine: Personal of Defense & Central Armed Police are exempted from above provisions.

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening will be done for all incoming and outgoing passengers as well as staff.
Medical camps will be set up at the airport with ambulances on standby.
Mandatory Rapid Antigen Test will be performed on all incoming passengers. If found positive, they will be sent for institutional quarantine from the airport.

Lakshadweep

Required Documents:

Passengers must carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report obtained 48 hours before travelling to the island.
Passengers must download the Aarogya Setu App

Other Guidelines:

Thermal screening will be done for all passengers

Madhya Pradesh

Required Documents

For passengers arriving in Indore:

Passengers arriving from Maharashtra to Indore must carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, conducted within 48 hours before arrival.
Those travelling without a report must take a test (self-paid) on arrival at the airport.
All passengers are required to download the Indore 311 App & do a self-registration before arrival

Passengers arriving from Maharashtra to Bhopal must carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, conducted within 72 hours before arrival. Those travelling without a negative test report must take a test on arrival at the airport and self-isolate till the results are available
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App

Quarantine Regulations:

Symptomatic passengers from all states other than Maharasthra will have to undergo COVID test on arrival and stay under institutional quarantine until results are available.
If the test result is positive, passengers shall be sent to COVID Care Centre. Later they may be tested again, followed by home quarantine, as deemed fit by the competent authorities.
If negative, they can exit their quarantine.
Those on a short business trip (less than 3 days) do not have to quarantine. They must give their contact/ other travel details to the officials at the airport.
Passengers arriving from the Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand must inform the respective district collectors about their arrival, and undergo a minimum quarantine of 5 days.

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

Maharashtra

Required Documents

Download and update the Aarogya Setu App.
Fill a contact tracing form on arrival
All passengers travelling to Maharashtra by any mode of transport must carry a negative RT-PCR test certificate with them issued within 48 hours before arrival in the state.
Anyone not carrying a report will have to undergo an RT-PCR test on arrival at their own expense.

Quarantine Regulations

No quarantine & hand stamping for asymptomatic passenger
Symptomatic passengers shall be sent to the nearest COVID care center

Other Guidelines

Multiple restrictions are in force in the state of Maharashtra due to partial lockdown till 7 a.m. on 1st June, 2021. Airline operations will remain unaffected.
Public transport services remain unaffected as they are part of essential services. Persons arriving or departing by any bus/ train/ flight from or towards their place of residence will be allowed to travel as long as they have a valid ticket. For more details, please read the entire Government order with a list of all travel restrictions

Manipur

Required Documents

Mandatory for passengers arriving from ANY state to carry a RT-PCR/TRUENAT/CB-NAAT/RAT negative report from ICMR approved lab not earlier than 72 hours. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time
Passengers of Manipur origin who have to undertake travel in an emergency situation shall be exempted from being in possession of COIVD-19 negative report at the time of entry as a special case and will have to undergo testing upon arrival. This shall only allowed with prior information of such emergency travel being communicated to Covid Control Room helpline number 1800-345-3818 for necessary arrangements to be made

Other Guidelines

All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App
Carry RT-PCR/TRUENAT/CB-NAAT negative report as per the guidelines mentioned in Health Screening section above

Meghalaya

Quarantine Regulations

If tested positive, passengers will be transferred to COVID facility for further processing.
Passengers who have undergone testing upon arrival shall remain under home or institutional quarantine till the result is declared

Required Documents

All Passengers arriving from all states are mandatorily required to carry RT-PCR negative report from ICMR accredited labs within 48 hours of departure. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time. If not in possession of the same the passengers shall be denied boarded at the origin
All Passengers shall also undergo RT-PCR test upon arrival at their own cost with the following exceptions

Passengers arriving from any state except Maharashtra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Karnataka and Kerala shall be exempted if in possession of valid final certificate of vaccination
Passenger having day return journey shall also undergo RT-PCR test upon arrival

Other Guidelines

All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App
All passengers must register on the State portal to generate a unique e-invite http://meghalayaonline.gov.in/covid/testing.htm
E-invite can also be generated on Meghalaya Tourism App.
Both e-invite & COVID negative report (not earlier than 72 hours) are MANDATORY for entry into Meghalaya state. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
Tourists shall not be permitted entry into the state of Meghalaya till 10th May, 2021

Mizoram

Quarantine Regulations

All passengers shall be required to undergo mandatory 10 day home or institutional quarantine even if Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival is negative.
Passenger will undergo RT-PCR/TrueNAT test after completion of the 10 day quarantine period
Passengers visiting the state for a short period, i.e., upto 96Hrs shall not be required to self-isolate if they are able to produce a RT-PCR negative report not earlier than 72 hours and valid return ticket. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

Required Documents

All passengers must download the Aarogya Setu App
All passengers must obtain m-Pass from mcovid19.mizoram.gov.in or mCovid19 App

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.
All passengers with or without negative COVID report will be subjected mandatory Rapid Antigen Test upon arrival.

Nagaland

Quarantine Regulations

All passengers arriving into the state of Nagaland shall be required to undergo 7 days of home/paid institutional quarantine

Required Documents

All passengers travelling to Nagaland mandatorily need to be in possession of RT-PCR/TrueNAT/CBNAAT negative report not earlier than 72 hours or a COVID vaccination Final Certificate (after 2 doses of vaccination). RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time. If not in possession of the above the passengers shall be denied boarding at the origin station
Passengers who are residents of Nagaland can travel to the state without RT-PCR/TrueNAT/CBNAAT negative report with the below mentioned conditions
-Shall mandatorily undergo RAT test upon arrival at their own cost

-If the test result of the RAT test is positive, the passenger will have to undergo home isolation or get admitted in private hospital or Government Health Institution depending on his/her medical condition

-If the test result of the RAT test is negative, the passenger will have to undergo RT-PCR at the airport itself. The cost of the RT-PCR test shall be borne by the passenger themselves
Passengers who residents of any of the North Eastern States other than Nagaland and are transiting and directly travelling onwards to any other North Eastern State shall also be mandatorily required to be in possession of RT-PCR/TrueNAT/CBNAAT negative report not earlier than 72 hours or a COVID vaccination Final Certificate (after 2 doses of vaccination). Such passengers should also satisfy arrival guidelines of their final destination

Other Guidelines

All passengers must download and register Aarogya Setu App
All passengers must download and register on nCOVID Nagaland Visitors App
All passengers must submit self-declaration for home quarantine through nCOVID Nagaland Visitors App/ online at covid-19nagaland.gov.in/ by whatsapp to helpline No 7630877991

Odisha

Required Documents

All passengers travelling to Odisha mandatorily need to be in possession of RT-PCR negative report not earlier than 72 hours or a COVID vaccination Final Certificate (after 2 doses of vaccination). RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time. If not in possession of the above the passengers shall be denied boarding at the origin station
All passengers originating from West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana mandatorily need to be in possession of RT-PCR negative report not earlier than 48 hours or a COVID vaccination Final Certificate (after 2 doses of vaccination). RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.

Quarantine Guidelines:

Passengers arriving from Andhra Pradesh & Telangana shall undergo mandatory 7 days home quarantine
Passengers arriving from West Bengal shall undergo mandatory 14 days home/institutional quarantine.

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening will be done for all passengers
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App

Punjab

Required Documents

It is mandatory for passengers arriving in the state of Punjab from other states/UT to carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours from an ICMR approved laboratory or be in possession of vaccination certificate (at least one dose) over 2 weeks old. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
Before boarding, passenger to register on COVA Punjab app, the registration will be checked for each passenger.
All passengers must download the Aarogya Setu App.

Quarantine Regulations

Thermal screening will be conducted for all passengers
No quarantine for domestic passengers

Other Guidelines

COVID-19 test shall be performed on random basis
Thermal screening will be conducted for all passengers

Rajasthan

Required Documents

It is MANDATORY for passengers arriving from other states to carry a COVID negative report from an ICMR approved lab not earlier than 72 hours of arrival into the state of Rajasthan. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time
All passengers must download Aarogya setu App
All passengers must submit Self-Health Declaration and go through screening process.

Quarantine Regulations

Government Officials holding constitutional positions and medical support team shall be exempted from pre-departure RT-PCR however shall have to undergo 15days home quarantine upon arrival into the state
Those arriving without a test must quarantine for 15 days, at their own expense
Symptomatic passengers shall be isolated and taken to nearest health facility

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers
COVID test shall be done for all symptomatic passengers.
Passengers travelling to Udaipur are mandatorily required to upload a copy of their RT-PCR negative report on http://emitra.rajasthan.gov.in
A complete lockdown has been announced in Rajasthan from 5 a.m. on 10th May, 2021 to 5 a.m. on 24th May, 2021.
Only emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter the state. Both private and public transport will be permitted.
Intra-state travel between districts, cities and villages will be completely banned

Sikkim

Required Documents:

All tourists entering Sikkim must carry a negative RT-PCR/TrueNat test certificate with them (conducted within 48 hours of travel).
If any tourist arrives without a test, then hotel/ homestay owners have been directed by the government to ensure that they are able to get one done at the nearest COVID testing centres at specified testing locations in the state

Quarantine Regulations

Passengers travelling without the test report have to undergo mandatory 10 days paid quarantine

Other Guidelines:

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers
Tourists are required to fill in all details in the forms available under the tab for tourists on the Tourism Portal https://sikkimtourism.gov.in.
A Travel card can be downloaded after filling all the sections and entering relevant details and must be shown at the entry point at Rangpo/Melli.
Tourists must carry this card with them and update it daily wherever they go as they may be asked to produce it for verification.

Tamil Nadu

Quarantine Regulations

07 days of Home Quarantine & 07 days of self monitoring for all passengers arriving into Tamil Nadu from Maharashtra & Kerala.
14 days of self monitoring for all passengers arriving into Tamil Nadu from other states/UT.
Business travelers coming to Tamil Nadu for short stay (less than 72 hours) are exempted from home quarantine. Not applicable for passengers arriving into CJB.
Symptomatic passengers will be required to go for Institutional Quarantine till the time COVID test results are available, at the discretion of Health Officials. Post which they will be required to complete remaining period of Home Quarantine.
Passengers who undergo RT-PCR test on arrival and are:
- Found to be positive and symptomatic – will be taken to hospital isolation.
- Found to be negative and asymptomatic – will have to undergo for self-monitoring for 14 days.
- Found to be negative and symptomatic – will be taken to hospital isolation and decided based on Medical Opinion.

Required Documents

No COVID Testing for passengers arriving from other airports in Tamil Nadu, other states & UTs.
COVID Testing will be done to only symptomatic persons coming from Maharashtra & Kerala.
It is mandatory for all passengers arriving in CJB to have Auto E-Pass & also carry a negative RT-PCR report not earlier than 72 hours. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time. The same is not applicable for passengers arriving from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh & Puducherry)
In case the passenger arrives without RT-PCR report, COVID testing shall be done free of cost at the airport and the passengers shall be released after sample is taken. Further action will be taken basis the test result.
It is mandatory for all passengers travelling to Tamil Nadu to register on state website and apply for TN e-pass: https://tnepass.tnega.org/
All passengers must download the Aarogya Setu App

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

Telangana

Quarantine Regulations:

All passengers will have to undergo thermal screening
No quarantine for domestic passengers

Tripura

Required Documents

All passengers must download the Aarogya Setu App
Passengers arriving from ANY state are required to carry a RT-PCR/TRUENAT/CB-NAAT negative report from ICMR approved lab not earlier than 72 hours. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time
Passenger not in possession of RT-PCR/TRUENAT/CB-NAAT negative report shall be required to undergo testing upon arrival into the state

Quarantine Regulations

COVID test shall be done for all arriving passengers. The test will be done by state health officials & passengers do not need to pay for the swab test.
Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers.
All Symptomatic passenger shall undergo 14 days Quarantine.
Asymptomatic passengers are exempted from quarantine.

Other Guidelines

Bangladesh Passport holders intending to enter Bangladesh can do so via Akhaura check-post. S/he will be transported to Akhaura check-post in special transport on payment basis
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App

Uttar Pradesh

Quarantine Regulations

Those travelling without COVID negative report must undergo 14 days paid quarantine at their own cost.
Domestic passengers must undergo 14 days of home quarantine.
Short visit travellers returning to the state within 5 days, please note:
-Asymptomatic travellers need not quarantine.

-Symptomatic travellers must undergo COVID tests and then proceed for home quarantine.
Travellers returning to the state after 5 days must home quarantine for 14 days.
Passengers exiting Uttar Pradesh within 7 days of arrival shall be exempted from mandatory quarantine subject to validation of return/onward travel

Required Documents

For all UP airports: Arriving passengers from Kerala and Maharashtra must carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report (conducted within 72 hours before arrival). Random Rapid Antigen Test is being conducted for all passengers on arrival at the airport.
Special guidelines for Lucknow airport: Passengers arriving from all states must carry a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR report (conducted within 72 hours before arrival) or take a test on arrival. On-arrival RT-PCR test costs Rs. 900 per passenger whereas the Rapid Antigen Test is free of cost. Children below the age of 10 years do not have to carry COVID negative report.
Special guidelines for Varanasi airport: Any passenger arriving in Varanasi without a proper test report must take a Rapid Antigen Test (free of cost) on arrival. However, if the passenger has no test report and is also showing symptoms of COVID during thermal screening, they will have to undergo an RT-PCR test (free of cost) at the airport. Infants (0-2 years) are exempted from COVID testing.
Download and install the Aarogya Setu app.
All flight passengers must register themselves on the government portal.

Other Guidelines

A complete lockdown has been enforced till 7 a.m. on 24th May, 2021. People travelling to/from the railway stations, bus stations and airports will be able to travel as long as they can produce a valid ticket

Uttarakhand

Quarantine Regulations

There is no quarantine for travelers coming to Uttarakhand with a stay of less than 7 days. Visitors will have to provide residence/stay addresses to authorities.
Visitors coming for more than 7 days must home quarantine for 10 days.
Army and paramilitary personnel are required to undergo 10 days of institutional quarantine.
Government officials from state and center, Judges of Supreme and High court and other judicial officers, MP’s and MLAs of Uttarakhand and support staff are exempted from quarantine.

Required Documents

Prior to their travel, all visitors to the state are required to register themselves on the Smart City web portal: http://smartcitydehradun.uk.gov.in/. Registration documents will be verified at the border check posts.
All visitors must download the Arogya Setu app and update their medical information on it.
Passengers must carry an RT-PCR negative test report from ICMR accredited labs, conducted within 72 hours before departure. RT-PCR timeline starts from the swab collection time.
An on-arrival COVID test will be done (free of cost) for passengers arriving from Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi & Rajasthan.
If on-arrival test is positive, they must proceed to a quarantine center for further treatment.

Other Guidelines

All passengers must go through thermal screening
A COVID curfew has been announced in state from 6 a.m. on 11th May, 2021 to 6 a.m. on 18th May, 2021
Passengers above 65 years of age or with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years are advised to travel only in unavoidable circumstances

West Bengal

Quarantine Regulations

All passengers must do 14 days of self-monitoring.
Those travelling without COVID negative report must undergo 14 days of institutional quarantine at their own cost.
Health Authorities will decide the quarantine requirement of symptomatic passengers on the basis of severity of case.

Required Documents

All passengers arriving at West-Bengal must carry a COVID-19 RT-PCR test report, conducted within 72 hours before flight departure. The report must be issued from an ICMR-approved lab.
Passengers who do not have to carry the test include:

Children below 2 years of age
Anyone travelling due to a death in the family. However, they must take a self-paid test on arrival.

Transit passengers who do not exit the airport premises
All passengers must download Aarogya Setu App
All passengers must fill up and submit the declaration form using Sandhane App developed by H&FW Department West Bengal.
App can be downloaded through this link http://74.50.58.66/systems/Sandhane/1.2/Sandhane_Gen.apk
Effective 27th February'21 12 PM, passengers traveling from Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana to West Bengal, would need a negative RT-PCR certificate to be given permission to enter the state.
Effective 26^th April’21, passengers travelling from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Chhattisgarh are required to carry a negative RT-PCR certificate to be allowed entry into the state.

Other Guidelines

Thermal screening shall be done for all passengers

Safety Protocols

LOUNGE POLICIES AND MEASURES

Our lounge partners are taking steps to ensure your safety and comfort during this time.

Travel and Food Services Lounges

Travel and Food Services Lounges

TFS lounges are available at the below airports:

City	Airport name
Goa	Dabolim Goa International Airport
Bangalore	Kempegowda International Airport
Mumbai	Santacruz Airport
Mumbai	Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Nagpur	Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport
Chennai	Chennai International Airport
Kolkata	Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport

Meals offered at the lounges:

As per the Government of India’s directives, TFS lounges will be offering a set menu with take away boxes at the lounges to guests. One box per guest will be offered.

Please find below a sample of options that will be served. Beverages such as tea, coffee, water, etc. will also be available.

BREAKFAST	LUNCH / DINNER
IDLI	VEG BIRYANI
SAMBAR	CHICKEN BIRYANI
VEN PONGAL	RAITHA
BOILED EGG	GREEN SALAD
RAWA KESARI	GULAB JAMUN
PLAIN PARATHA	BIRYANI SALAN
TOMATO CHUTNEY/ MINT CHUTNEY
VEG KORMA

Breakfast and lunch/dinner available all day

The above is for representational purposes only and the offering may vary from location to location.

Safety measures: Staff :

The staff has been extensively trained on guidelines and protocols to follow, specific to COVID-19.
They will be regularly checked for body temperature.
They will also have to fill the self-declaration form prior to commencing work and are obligated to report illness, if any, after commencing work.
They have been trained to follow respiratory hygiene and maintain social distancing norms.
It is compulsory for the staff to follow a strict dressing code such as wear a mask, face shield, gloves, hair net and uniform. They also have to adhere to the “No jewelry” policy.
They have been trained on local emergency response plan, asked to follow post COVID operation protocol and made aware of zero deviations requirements.

Safety measures: Food preparation

All measures have been taken to ensure that the kitchens are sanitized, fumigated and deep-cleaned before starting food preparation in them. They have been sanitized and fumigated by an approved third-party agency.
Inside the kitchen, there is a dedicated hand-wash and a sanitizer station. To ensure that the staff washes their hands regularly, there is an alarm facility which will remind them to wash their hands frequently.
There will be regular usage of food-grade gloves, which will be disposed when soiled
There is a strong emphasis on ensuring cleanliness, for which the staff has been instructed to Clean As They Go. There will also be frequent cleaning and disinfection of the workplace areas, food surfaces, other touchpoints that come in contact very frequently such as chiller doors, counters, etc. There will be dedicated staff to clean and disinfect regularly.
Strict food safety practices will also be followed such as maintaining records of cooking temperatures, sanitization, storage temperatures, etc.
The staff in the kitchen will be working in batches or in working groups, to ensure social distancing is practiced appropriately.

Safety measures: Lounge areas

Deep-cleaning, disinfection and pest control have been done by an approved third-party agency.
All counters have hand sanitizers, which will be regularly replenished.
Guests are to maintain a distance of at least 1 meter from one another, and stand only in marked areas, whenever needed. They will be requested to sanitize their hands before entering the lounge.
All guests will undergo temperature checks, before entering the lounge area. They will be encouraged to self-declare any symptoms of respiratory illness at the reception counter, while check-in. Any guest with a temperature of 37.5°C or above will not be allowed entry inside the lounge, for the safety and comfort the staff and other fellow passengers. Such a guest will be directed to the airport medical facility, to undergo medical check-ups.
All common reading material will be removed from the lounge, to ensure safety.
The staff will wash after every 30 minutes and sanitize their hands after every transaction. The guests will be encouraged to do the same.
All touchpoints with high rate of contact such as POS counter, card machine, etc. will be sanitized after every 1 hour and the area will be cleaning every 2 hours.
The lounge will be cleaned and sanitized regularly, as per a set schedule to ensure maximum safety. Guests are requested to kindly cooperate during this process.
There will be Hygiene Ready Reckoners available at each lounge.
No exchange of physical cards will be allowed for lounge access, only digital data will be maintained.
All guests will be requested to show relevant documents for verification, along with their boarding passes.
All guests will be encouraged to spray disinfectants on their cabin baggage, before entering the lounge.

Plaza Premium Lounges
Plaza Premium Lounges Content

Plaza Premium Lounges are available at the below airports:

City Airport name

Delhi

Indira Gandhi International Airport

Ahmedabad

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

Hyderabad

Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

Healthy and Safety Measures:
1. There will be a dedicated exclusive Health Desk for regular monitoring of staff and guests.
2. Both the staff and the guests will be checked for their temperature before entering the lounge.
3. There will be isolation rooms with intensified hygiene measures for those who show symptoms of a respiratory illness.
4. It is mandatory to wash and sanitize hands after every 30 minutes.
5. There will be easily accessible hand sanitization stations at various locations within the lounge.
6. There will be various Critical Control Points that will be intensively audited by the lounge’s Designated Hygiene Team.
Guest Contact & Norms to Ensure Safety and Cleanliness:
1. The seating capacity will be reduced by 50% to ensure that social distancing is appropriately followed.
2. It will be mandatory for the staff to wear gloves, 3-ply face masks and face shields.
3. There will be thorough cleaning and sanitization of all guest areas, kitchen, and back-office areas every 2 hours. Guests are requested to kindly cooperate during this process.
4. The reception areas have been re-modelled to reinstate social distancing.
Food Safety:
1. There will be allocated Service Ambassadors for tables service pre-plated food to avoid cross-contamination.
2. Boosting the use of disposable, bio-degradable crockery, and cutlery.
3. The staff has been trained to conform to the enhanced HACCP’s hygiene guidelines, for food preparation.
4. The staff will be regularly trained as per the protocol prescribed by the Government of India for personal hygiene and COVID-19.

AIRLINE SAFETY MEASURES

Airline Policies

If your booking is impacted as a result of the COVID-19 travel restrictions/ guidelines, please follow the below mentioned steps for further action on your booking.

-Check the latest COVID policy for the airline you were travelling with on the airline website.

- If the airline is offering a full refund then,

Click here https://flights.intermiles.com/managebooking
Under Claim refund, Choose flight cancelled by the airline.
Select the passengers & segments
Review the Applicable refund details and submit the cancellation request.
Please note: Refund timelines in situations like this are dependent on the airlines. No sooner will the airline process the refund, InterMiles will process the same to the source of payment within 7-10 working days. The convenience fee is non-refundable.

-If the airline is allowing booking amendments to a later date then Contact InterMiles (Phone:+91 842289 3333 / Email : memberservices@intermiles.com) and provide

InterMiles Booking Reference
Name of passenger/s that need to be re-accommodated
New Date of travel
Origin / Destination
Please place your request for revised travel plans at least 2 weeks in advance to give us sufficient time to liaise with our Trade partner and the airline for changes basis availability.

Indigo

Visit https://www.goindigo.in/information/corona-virus-travel-restrictions.html to review the airline’s refund and cancellation policies
SpiceJet

SpiceJet is offering free date change for COVID-19 Positive Passengers – click here for more information

Visit https://www.spicejet.com/covid19.aspx to review the airline’s refund and cancellation policies
Air India & Air India Express

Review the advisory shared by Air India here or visit http://www.airindia.in/Refunds-related-and-Travel-Waiver.htm to review their refund and cancellation policies
Go Air

Visit https://www.goair.in/travel-information/covid-19-updates/ to review the airline’s refund and cancellation policies
Air Asia

Visit https://www.airasia.co.in/content/air-asia/en/customer-support-home to review the airline’s refund and cancellation policies
Vistara

Visit https://www.airvistara.com/in/en/coronavirus-update to review the airline’s refund and cancellation policies

Credit Shell Utilization

If the airline has issued a credit shell, you can use it to make a new booking. Airline policies are outlined above.

HOW TO USE YOUR CREDIT SHELL

Retrieve your original booking here (You will need your booking ID and the contact details used during booking).
Enter your intended booking details in the form provided and submit your request.
An agent will reach out to you to confirm your booking details.

* Note: These guidelines will continue to evolve.

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