Coronavirus and Travel: All You Need to Know Updated as on 1st June 2021

For your travel that might have been impacted by COVID-19, we have set up this ready reckoner for you to keep a track of airline and hotel policies on cancellations and refunds. You can also find information on your hotel and holiday package bookings and other relevant travel tips here.

PLEASE NOTE:We are closely working with our airline and hotel partners for lenient customer policies on date change, cancellations and waivers. We will continue to seamlessly pass on the waiver benefits to our customers, wherever applicable, and keep updating it here, as and when we receive them.

I already have my flights booked. How do I change or cancel my bookings?

We are working closely with our partners to extend complete support and comfort to our travellers for all domestic and international bookings.

We are working in tandem with our airline partners to offer an option to change their travel dates with no-fee charge.

In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, certain airlines have confirmed their policy for date change without penalty (only the fare difference will apply). These policies might be applicable for travel on specified routes and within specified periods.

Please locate the airline you are booked on in the section below, and check if your booking is eligible for a date change without penalty. “

Important: Dear customer, the airlines may change their rules without notice and at their discretion. Though we are updating the same here, given the ever-evolving situation, we request you to please check the policies with the airline too, before making any changes to your travel plans.

  • Dom Flights
  • Int'l Flights
  • Air India
    • Flight Change Policy / Flight Amendment Policy
    • For all bookings done till 30th June‘21 and travel date till 30th June‘21, you can now change your flight to any new travel date free of cost till up to 24 hours from date/time of departure.
  • GoAir
    • Flight Change Policy / Flight Amendment Policy
    • For all bookings done between 17th April’21 to 31st May’21 and travel date between 17th April’21 to 30th June’21, you can now change your flight to any new travel date free of cost till up to 2 hours from date/time of departure. Offer not applicable on group bookings. Unlimited change is applicable if new travel date is till 30thJune. One time free change is allowed if new travel date is beyond 15th May’21.

  • Indigo
    • Flight Change Policy / Flight Amendment Policy
    • For all bookings done between 17th Apr‘21 and 30th June‘ (with no travel date restrictions), you can now change your flight to any new travel date free of cost till up to 2 hours from date/time of departure.
  • Spicejet
    • Flight Change Policy / Flight Amendment Policy
    • For all bookings done between 17th Apr‘21 and 30th June‘21 and travel date between 17th Apr‘21 and 5th July‘21, you can now change your flight to any new travel date free of cost till up to 5 days from date/time of departure.
  • Star Air
    • Flight Change Policy / Flight Amendment Policy
    • For all bookings done between 1st May'21 and 10th June'21 and travel date between 1st May'21 and 31st Jul'21,
    • you can now change your flight to new travel dates between 1st May'21 and 31st Jul'21 free of cost till up to 24 hours from date/time of departure. The offer is not applicable on group bookings. The offer shall not apply in the event the customer cancels the booking or changes the sector, in such cases the "cancellation fee" will be chargeable at current applicable rates.
  • Vistara
    • Flight Change Policy / Flight Amendment Policy
    • For all bookings done till 30th June‘21 and travel date till 30th June‘21, you can now change your flight to any new travel date free of cost till up to 2 hours from date/time of departure.
  • AIR ARABIA

      IND-UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. If any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 has been impacted, you have the following options
    • Opt for Credit Shell

    • The airline is offering a full refund in the form of a Credit Shell. This can be used to make any future booking for the same number of passenger(s), should you choose to take it. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request.
  • Air Canada
    • Cancellation Policy:
    • Full refund is permitted in case the schedule change has occurred on or before 18th March 2020.
    • Ticket can be kept as a credit to retain for future travel where schedule change has occurred on or after 19th March 2020. The credit will be valid for travel to be completed up to 24 months from date that the schedule change occurred.
    • Amendment Policy:
    • You can reschedule your travel, without any date-change charges, if the flight is affected due to changes ins schedule. Fare difference will be applicable.
  • Air India

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. If any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 has been impacted, you have the following options.
    • Opt for Full Refund or Free Date Change

    • The airline is offering a full refund, should you choose to take it. We will transfer the refund to you as soon as we receive it from the airline. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request.
    • You can also change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date of your flight.
    • The booking must be done before 31st December 2021 and journey must be completed latest by 31st December 2021.
    • IND-CAN

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, Canada authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to Canada. If any flight booked by you between 23rd April and 23rd May ’21 has been impacted, you have the following options.
    • Opt for Full Refund or Free Date Change

    • The airline is offering a full refund, should you choose to take it. We will transfer the refund to you as soon as we receive it from the airline. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request.
    • You can also change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date of your flight.
    • IND-UK

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UK authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UK. If any flight booked by you between 23rd April and 30th April’21 has been impacted, you have the following options.
    • Opt for Full Refund or Free Date Change

    • The airline is offering a full refund, should you choose to take it. We will transfer the refund to you as soon as we receive it from the airline. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request.
    • You can also change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date of your flight.
  • AIR INDIA EXPRESS

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. Has any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 been impacted?
    • Opt for a Free Date Change

    • You can change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date for your flight.
  • BRITISH AIRWAYS

      IND-UK

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UK authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UK. If any flight booked by you between 23rd April and 30th April’21 has been impacted, you have the following options
    • Opt for a Free Date Change

    • You can change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date for your flight.
  • EMIRATES

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. If any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 has been impacted, you have the following options.
    • Opt for Full Refund or Free Date Change

    • The airline is offering a full refund, should you choose to take it. We will transfer the refund to you as soon as we receive it from the airline. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request./li>
    • You can also change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date of your flight
  • ETIHAD AIRWAYS

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. If any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 has been impacted, you have the following options.
    • Opt for Full Refund or Free Date Change

    • The airline is offering a full refund, should you choose to take it. We will transfer the refund to you as soon as we receive it from the airline. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request.
    • You can also change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date of your flight.
  • FLY DUBAI

      IND-UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. Has any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 been impacted?
    • Opt for Full Refund

    • The airline is offering a full refund, should you choose to take it. We will transfer the refund to you as soon as we receive it from the airline. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request.
  • GO AIR

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. Has any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 been impacted?
    • Opt for a Free Date Change

    • You can change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date for your flight.
  • Gulf Air

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Has any booked to travel from India airport’s between 26th April 2021 and 01 May 2021 been impacted?
    • Opt for one free change

    • Passengers are allowed one free change (all penalties and service charges waived) to rebook their journey for travel on an alternative flight from India provided rebooking is in the same cabin (same or next available RBD) within the validity of ticket. Any change required to the inbound portion of the journey must be rebooked at the same time. Any subsequent changes will be subject to standard ticket penalties.
  • INDIGO

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. Has any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 been impacted?
    • Opt for Full Refund

    • The airline is offering a full refund, should you choose to take it. We will transfer the refund to you as soon as we receive it from the airline. Please visit MyTrips to raise a refund request.
  • SPICE JET

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. Has any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 been impacted?
    • Opt for a Free Date Change

    • You can change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date for your flight.
  • SriLankan Airlines

      Applicable for tickets with initial booking date on or before 30th April 2020, and for initial travel dates between 26th January 2020 and 31st December 2020.

    • Cancellation Policy:
    • You may exchange your ticket for a travel voucher, which will be valid for up to 1 year from the date of issuance, for the total cost of the ticket.
    • The voucher can be used to book multiple tickets from SriLankan Airlines within validity period.
    • For flights cancelled up to 31st May 2020, full refund will be permitted, with all penalty waived off.
    • Amendment Policy:
    • Reschedule your travel without any route/date-change charges. Only fare difference will apply.
    • Number of changes allowed: Multiple
    • This policy shall be valid till 31st December 2020 for tickets that require any changes.
  • VIRGIN ATLANTIC

      IND-UK

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UK authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UK. If any flight booked by you between 23rd April and 30th April’21 has been impacted, you have the following options.
    • Opt for a Free Date Change

    • You can change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date for your flight.
  • VISTARA

      India - UAE

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UAE authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UAE. Has any flight booked by you between 25th April and 4th May ’21 been impacted?
    • Opt for a Free Date Change

    • You can change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date for your flight.
    • IND-UK

      Flight Impacted?

    • Due to the COVID-19 surge, UK authorities have restricted the entry of Indian nationals travelling from India to UK. If any flight booked by you between 23rd April and 30th April ’21 has been impacted, you have the following options.
    • Opt for a Free Date Change

    • You can change your current flight date and book a future date without any rescheduling charges. Only the fare difference (if any) will have to be paid. Please visit MyTrips to change the date for your flight.

I already have my hotels booked. How do I change or cancel my bookings? What are my options for refund?

We are giving full-refund if your booking falls in the free cancellation time period. To check if your booking falls in the free cancellation time period, please click here and claim your refund. In case your booking has crossed the free cancellation window, please contact our customer service team on: 0124-6280407, 0124-4404207 or 022-62455107. If your hotel check-in is not within the next 7 days, we request you to please hold off calling customer service, so we can help those travelling immediately. That said, we want to assure you that all waiver benefits offered by our hotel suppliers are being seamlessly rolled-out to our customers.

How do I get support for any travel related query?

Since we are experiencing unusually high call volumes at our contact centres, you may not have been able to connect with us. However, we assure you that we are working 24*7 to resolve all your travel concerns and queries. For quick resolution, we urge you to use the self-serve option here to see the updated status of your upcoming travel bookings. The link will be automatically updated as per any changes in airline or hotel policies.

OTHER FAQs

What is coronavirus (COVID-19) and how does it spread?

The Coronavirus outbreak has impacted the travel sector at a global level, with many flights being cancelled and re-routed. Some countries have also changed their visa policies as a precautionary measure. We completely understand that the continuous influx of information and advisories can get overwhelming for travellers, which is why we have set up this ready reckoner to help you make an informed decision regarding your upcoming travel. We are constantly in touch with our airline partners and suppliers to keep things smooth for you and are updating this page with airline policies on refunds, cancellations and amendments for domestic as well as international flights. You can also find information on your hotel and holiday package bookings and other relevant travel tips here. We would like to assure you that we are here to assist you always!

The new coronavirus is known to spread from person to person through saliva droplets expelled while coughing or sneezing. The virus does not remain suspended in air for too long, but can settle on objects such as furniture, appliances and clothing. Symptoms of the disease usually show up after 14 days of contracting the infection. The diagnosis of COVID-19 can only be confirmed via a laboratory test.

How many countries are affected by coronavirus?

COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by WHO on 11 March, 2020. As of 13th March, 2020, over a 100 countries worldwide are affected by the outbreak, with some regions being more severely impacted than others. An updated list by WHO can be found here.

Is it safe to travel within India?

The government authorities have proactively put appropriate checks and guidelines in place, especially at airports and points of entry to prevent further spread of the disease. Several advisories have been issued for the welfare of citizens, and healthcare facilities have been stepped up to contain the spread of infection. If you are planning to travel over the next few days or weeks, please go through the detailed safety guidelines by WHO here, and take all suggested measures to safeguard yourself against infection. Precaution will help, panic won’t

What are the general tips I should follow while travelling?

    While COVID-19 is contagious, you can protect yourself and your loved ones from infection while travelling by following this basic tips:

  • Maintain good respiratory hygiene and avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap, or use an alcohol-based hand-sanitizer.
  • Keep a distance of at least 3 feet from anyone who shows signs of cold, cough or fever.
  • If you feel unwell, stay indoors and avoid travelling.
  • Always cover your mouth with a cloth or the insides of your elbows while coughing or sneezing.
  • If you develop respiratory symptoms, seek medical help immediately without delay.
  • Avoid consuming raw or undercooked meat and eggs.
  • For more details and updates, please refer to the official WHO guidelines.

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