That sold out has happened because our Great Air India has allowed Authorised Travel Agents to book the tickets ...
Traveling/Flights to Canada from India during COVID 19
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Yes it's the only option available right now ... Let's see how and when picture becomes clear by middle of next week.
Just an update:
Following airlines appear to Air India partners. So this might help when try to book connection through EU and having our luggage tagged all the way till Toronto.
http://www.airindia.in/flyingreturns-on-partner-flights.htm
Following airlines appear to Air India partners. So this might help when try to book connection through EU and having our luggage tagged all the way till Toronto.
http://www.airindia.in/flyingreturns-on-partner-flights.htm
Yup I remember that. I even replied to that post. Canada and US govt are strongly discouraging unnecessary travel that is why they are saying no but you can have 2 separate tickets and sufficient halt time in USA (for immigration and luggage collection), no one would stop you unless B1/B2 is banned. 2 of my friends traveled last week Toronto-DC-Toronto and none of them is Canada/USA citizen.
Its safer option in terms of transiting than any other route where you are not sure about Visa requirements.
It may turn out better becasue travel agents can offer you connecting flights if they are not bluffing.That sold out has happened because our Great Air India has allowed Authorised Travel Agents to book the tickets ...
I can still see flights though. Which flights are you seeing sold out?
Yes only EU seems to be our options now. Waiting till next week before I go ahead and book them
I know you didn't ask me, but I am looking at any flights via any location in August. Must be a single ticket flight though. I definitely don't want to deal with the uncertainty and hassle of obtaining a transit visa etc.
No Problem.Thanks for sharing mate
Happy to help
.Another example, Just 6 days old: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2020/07/16/canada-charges-florida-couple-with-violating-quarantine-act
Your options will be Qatar, Hong Kong and UAE.
Indian nationals don't require a transit visa for Hong Kong.
Qatar and UAE both give visa on arrival to Indian nationals as long as you have a confirmed booking for destination.
Does this mean there is a possibility of booking New Delhi - Dubai - Toronto ? for the COPR Holders ?
Yes or even Abu Dhabi. Both Emirates and Etihad have non-stop flights to Toronto.
Much appreciated. The question now is - Is Emirates and Etihad operating in August from India? If yes, are they allowing COPR holders to board (i think you confirmed this but want to double check) ?
Are you talking about tickets in August or now ? because the last time I read you could only board flights to Dubai if you are UAE resident or have valid work permit. (Not sure if Toronto via Dubai is an option at this point of time)