Things you need to know before traveling to India from USA:  

if you are planning to travel the USA to India or vice-versa, Go through the following listed all the necessary guidelines and restrictions

The Vande Bharat Mission:

Due to COVID-19 India closed its all international borders on 25th March 2020. Then India started “The Vande Bharat Mission” from 7th May 2020. The main goal is to bring back all the Indians from all over the world. This mission was the only hope for the Indians who wish to come back home during this pandemic.

Flights between India and the USA currently in operation?

The government of India banned international travel from 31st march 2021, Now this is extended till 1st July 2021. Therefore, the answer to your question is NO. only a few airlines are allowed to operate from different countries to India. Everyone is not allowed to travel from the USA to India, Only those people allowed to travel who fulfill all the requirements like using the Vande Bharat Mission or the Air Bubble Transportation

Which airlines are operating from India to USA?

Airlines flying from India to the United States are :

Air India, United, Emirates, Air Canada, Aeroflot, British Airways, KLM, Ethiopian Airlines, American Airlines, ANA, Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, China Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss

Can I book flights from the USA to India?

Yes, You can book flights from USA to INDIA, Only if you fulfill the required documentation and follow the guidelines. Get aware of all the requirements and read all the necessary information before traveling because if you lack in something your travel can be canceled on time. 

The Bubble Agreement

The aviation minister has started “The Bubble Agreement”, Which allows some of the airlines to come into operation to bring backs the stucked Indians from all over the world by following all the safety measures and safety protocols in consideration. From last year 91 lakh, people bring back to India from various country. Air India working day night to help people of Indian nationality to bring back home. Including USA there are 28 other countries that allowed pax to travel from to and from India under special circumstances.

Where can I book the tickets?

You can book directly with the airlines but airlines are selling flight tickets at a very high cost. I suggest you book direct flights or non-stop flights to India from USA and USA to India, Search for the best online deals from the USA to India travel offered by airlines but everyone is not aware of them so book through an agent or a website that will help to till the boarding flight. In the COVID-19 situation, there is a huge list of rules and regulations. An agent or a website is well aware of these guidelines and also takes care of their customer travel till the end. I recommend you to visit Flydealfare.com for your booking.

For traveling through Vande Bharat mission you have to register yourself in INDIAN MISSION ABROAD and this step is not required for Air Bubble Travelers. 

Are you eligible to book flight tickets to India from USA- Check these steps:

Everyone is not allowed to book flight tickets to India from the USA, Like tourists and people with very small reasons are not allowed to travel. Any business trip or moving to India as a resident, they could be allowed to travel. Follow the listed guidelines to check who can book the flights to India from USA: 

• People with Indian nationality who wish to travel back to their home country.
• Overseas Citizens of India with US Passports
•  Business Visa holder (other than B-3)
• Diplomats holding valid Visa
• People who have an invitation from healthcare institutes or research laboratory 
• Technical engineering traveling to install or repair origin equipment.