West Bengal Gives Nod To Direct Kolkata-London Flights Till October

• West Bengal has given the nod to regular flights between Kolkata and London in September-October. 
• This is also the first set of Vande Bharat flights to be approved by Bengal since it had stopped clearance to repatriation flights on July 1. 
• An Air India official said, “The state govt has approved the 12 pairs of flights that have been scheduled under Vande Bharat mission."
• He said, "The first flight will arrive from London on September 16. We are expecting a full-flight minus the seats that will be kept free as per norms."
• He further added, "All passengers traveling on these flights will have to get themselves tested for Covid-19 within 96 hours prior to departure. Only those testing negative will be able to board."