Flights from India likely suspended till atleast August 15th - Unofficial

[Alpha_Wolf]

when did they say this?
I suppose it might have more to do with the visa situation as opposed to flights- it would be ludicrous if IRCC doesn’t permit students from India to attend classes in the Fall - especially after all their “ we are prioritising study permits for the Fall semester “

my understanding is that ( going by the High Commission’s tweet yesterday ) passport submissions will resume in due course, and the government will have to lift the flight ban by August at the very latest , if not what use is fully vaccinating 75% of adults ( Canada might reach that milestone in the first week of august )

I agree. This has more to do with the flight bans. As far as visa approval/stamping is concerned, I too believe it will come around one way or the other by August 1st week. It is too late for most of the folks to manage it but better late than never.

I just pray Delta+ doesn’t screw this up for us. Cases rising. Fuckkk!!

 

[DevSB]

Indian students continue to travel using some alternative route, a few weeks ago I was hearing Ethiopia quite a lot , looks like that route is not operational anymore

 

[Alpha_Wolf]

Indian students continue to travel using some alternative route, a few weeks ago I was hearing Ethiopia quite a lot , looks like that route is not operational anymore

Yes. UAE, Ethiopia, Serbia, Russia, Maldives! You say it, we do it!!! Russiaaaa is on hot alert because of this now. We are becoming the colonial england, discovering every land in sight ahahha

But..Some of these routes are banned for Indians again right now. Lets see. Visa stamping and PPR is the main issue for us lol

 

[Alpha_Wolf]

Indian students continue to travel using some alternative route, a few weeks ago I was hearing Ethiopia quite a lot , looks like that route is not operational anymore

Also, speaking of UofT, Indians from my batch have started landing in Toronto via Mexico! Woah. So there you go. Visa is the culprit, not the ban. You were 100% correct @DevSB

 

[DevSB]

I’m always correct ( just kidding )
You mentioned Rotman told you that a minor possibility is you not being able to commence your studies in-person this September , when exactly did they tell you this? Was it before VFS centres reopened ?

 

[Alpha_Wolf]

I’m always correct ( just kidding )
You mentioned Rotman told you that a minor possibility is you not being able to commence your studies in-person this September , when exactly did they tell you this? Was it before VFS centres reopened ?

Last week. VFS opening was known at that time. They said that both the visa and re-opening have been slower than expected. But they were not implying anything totally and only said its a possibility.

 

[DevSB]

Thanks for that @Alpha_Wolf , do you know if a significant number of Indian students on your course have been issued their passport requests yet? If not, perhaps that might be the concern, especially if they submitted their applications after May 15, therefore falling outside IRCC’s ‘guarantee’ of an August 6 decision
I mean if a majority of students have received PPRs already, the passport submission shouldn’t be an issue

 

[Alpha_Wolf]

Thanks for that @Alpha_Wolf , do you know if a significant number of Indian students on your course have been issued their passport requests yet? If not, perhaps that might be the concern, especially if they submitted their applications after May 15, therefore falling outside IRCC’s ‘guarantee’ of an August 6 decision
I mean if a majority of students have received PPRs already, the passport submission shouldn’t be an issue

Some are PR. Half got PPRs before May 1st week and rest are waiting. I know for sure 7-8 people waiting for ppr and around 15 waiting at VFS doors somewhere for the stamp. Lol

 

[wonderbly]

Saw this on Air Canada's site today whilst booking my flight ( I'm not flying from/to India):

Flights to and from India returning

We are pleased to announce that flights to and from Delhi are returning on July 29, 2021 from Toronto and August 16 from Vancouver.

Air Canada flights to and from Delhi were temporarily suspended effective April 22, 2021, as directed by the Government of Canada to suspend all direct passenger flights from India.

If your travel plans were affected, please contact your travel agent or speak with one of our agents to discuss your options. If you booked directly through Air Canada, you can view or manage your cancellation options via My Bookings.

More information on current routes and suspensions.