494 Domestic Flights Carrying 38,078 Passengers Operated On Thursday: Govt

  • Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has confirmed that a total of 494 domestic flights, carrying 38,078 passengers, operated on Thursday.  
  • Thus, International passenger flights have yet not operated.
  • According to an official, 1,65,605 people have travelled through 1,827 domestic flights that have traversed Indian airspace between Monday and Thursday.
  • Puri tweeted, “Figures for domestic flights for 28th May 2020 till 2359 hours: Day 4, Departures 494, 38,078 passengers handled, Arrivals 493, 38,389 passengers handled.” 
  • Let us tell you, a total of 16 asymptomatic passengers on seven different flights, have tested positive for COVID-19.
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