New Delhi: India’s prestigious government airlines ‘Air India’ under the Vande India Mission and Air Transport Bubble Arrangements has been successful in bringing about 25 lakh people from 55 countries and 75 destinations to their home during the Corona pandemic from May 7, 2020 to February 28, 2021. It is the largest evacuation process in the world by any civil aviation company, considering the number of passengers and outreach countries during this mission.
The efforts of Team Air India to expel fellow Indians from the affected countries during the global pandemic have been appreciated worldwide including the President and Prime Minister of the country. According to the company, the finest decoration of its aircraft, delicious Indian food during the flight and the hospitality as per Indian tradition make it unique among the competitive aviation companies. Also, the leg-room, the comfort of traveling on large seats, the convenience of extra baggage, the extensive international network, the state-of-the-art B-787, B-777 and A-320 Neo aircraft, with its new offers to travel around the world, make them a true travel companion for travelers in India and abroad.
The company has also played a major role in the world’s largest vaccine drive against covid-19, with the responsibility of bringing the stranded passengers home during the Corona period. During this period, the company was responsible for carrying the vaccine in its neighboring countries including Maldives, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal.
