Traveling/Flights to Canada from India during COVID 19

[pkhare23]

Yes! I think we are expecting to hear about which airlines will be operating in August sometime this week. Just waiting on that information before making any bookings. Air India too should be releasing their next phase flight information shortly. Currently, everything is appearing as 'Sold Out' for pretty much the entire month of August.

That sold out has happened because our Great Air India has allowed Authorised Travel Agents to book the tickets ...

 

[pkhare23]

@pkhare23 and @SithLord are you both looking at the vbm flights via eu as an option??

Yes it's the only option available right now ... Let's see how and when picture becomes clear by middle of next week.

 

[pkhare23]

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

 

[crackMBA]

I concur that flights are running with limited connection however someone mentioned previously that even if even with B1/B2 visa we can't transit through US.

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.

 

[crackMBA]

That sold out has happened because our Great Air India has allowed Authorised Travel Agents to book the tickets ...

It may turn out better becasue travel agents can offer you connecting flights if they are not bluffing.

 

[going2CA]

Yes! I think we are expecting to hear about which airlines will be operating in August sometime this week. Just waiting on that information before making any bookings. Air India too should be releasing their next phase flight information shortly. Currently, everything is appearing as 'Sold Out' for pretty much the entire month of August.

I can still see flights though. Which flights are you seeing sold out?

 

[pkhare23]

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.

Thanks for sharing mate ..

 

[SithLord]

@pkhare23 and @SithLord are you both looking at the vbm flights via eu as an option??

Yes only EU seems to be our options now. Waiting till next week before I go ahead and book them

 

[adicha]

@pkhare23 and @SithLord are you both looking at the vbm flights via eu as an option??

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.

 

[crackMBA]

Thanks for sharing mate ..

No Problem.
Happy to help .
Another example, Just 6 days old: https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando...-florida-couple-with-violating-quarantine-act

 

[SithLord]

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.

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.

 

[mr1989]

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 ?

 

[SithLord]

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.

 

[adicha]

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) ?

 

[mr1989]

Yes or even Abu Dhabi. Both Emirates and Etihad have non-stop flights to Toronto.

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)