As agreed upon by the relevant authorities in Qatar and India, Qatar Airways has announced that it will operate flights between Doha and 13 cities in India from August 18 until August 31, 2020.

This comes following the creation of a travel bubble (temporary air travel between two countries).

The 13 destinations in India are Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kozhikode, Mumbai, Nagpur, and Thiruvananthapuram.

"Book now your one-way or return flight tickets from Qatar to 13 destinations in India, for travel only between 18 August to 31 August 2020"

"Travel with us now starting from QR535 for a one-way all-inclusive ticket and from QR1,665 for a return all-inclusive ticket to the 13 destinations." the airline said on its website and also in a promotional email.

"Do not miss your chance to reach your destination of choice in India in all convenience during this limited period," the national carrier added.

Those who are eligible to travel to India:

Indian nationals in Qatar

All Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)

Cardholders holding Qatari passports

Qatari nationals (including diplomats) holding a valid visa issued by an Indian mission in any category covered under the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines dated June 30.

Those who are eligible to travel to Qatar:

Qatari nationals, their traveling companions

Permanent residency cardholders

Residency permit holders who have re-entry pre-approval.

Qatar Airways flights will only accommodate passengers who qualify in line with the above-mentioned categories, the airline said, adding that the entry regulations of the respective governments apply. 

Passengers traveling from Doha must register at the Indian embassy in Qatar.

To ensure a smooth return to the country, Hamad International Airport (HIA) is applying newly modified procedures for arriving passengers. 

Last week, the airline announced that passengers traveling via Qatar Airways from specific airports in some countries will be required to present a negative COVID-19 RT-PCR test result when checking in.

Recently, the MoPH highlighted quarantine guidelines that will apply to all residents returning to Qatar.

"These requirements apply to both existing and new bookings. We recommend all passengers to abide by the information published by the government of their destination country before traveling and visit our COVID-19 update page " QA added.

India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation had recently announced the creation of a travel bubble (temporary air travel between two countries) with Qatar from August 18 to 31 for flights to and from either side, as agreed upon by the Civil Aviation Authority of Qatar.

Indian carriers Air India Express and IndiGo have also announced that they are set to operate a number of flights between different cities in India and Doha this month.

 Qatar Airways has implemented robust onboard safety measures in place for passengers and cabin crew. The airline has introduced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for cabin crew which includes gloves, face masks, safety glasses, and a new protective gown that is fitted over their uniforms. A modified service that reduces interactions between passengers and the crew inflight has also been introduced. Onboard, all Qatar Airways passengers are now provided with a complimentary protective kit. Inside a ziplock pouch, they will find a single-use surgical face mask, large disposable powder-free gloves, and an alcohol-based hand sanitizer gel. The airline has also introduced disposable face shields for adults and children. 

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