UK Adds Seven More Charter Flights to Repatriate 2,000 Stranded Brits from India
Over 15,000 Brits Brought Home on 59 Flights
The UK government has announced seven new charter flights from India, set to bring more than 2,000 stranded British travellers back to the UK. Once complete, the total number of repatriation flights will reach 59, helping over 15,000 Brits return safely.
Flight Details
- Route: Amritsar to London Heathrow
- Dates: 5th to 11th May (daily flights)
Government Officials Praise Ongoing Efforts
Lord Tariq Ahmad, Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth, said: “Our charter programme has already helped more than 10,000 British travellers return home from India by ensuring flights to the UK have run every day since 8 April, with thousands more due to depart in the coming days. These additional flights will help over 2,000 more people get back to their loved ones here in the UK. I would like to thank the Government of India for their help in making it happen.”
Jan Thompson, Acting High Commissioner to India, added: “This fifth round of flights brings the total number of planes we have organised from India to 59. There have been daily departures from across the country for weeks, which have helped thousands of people get back to their friends and families in the UK. My team and I will continue to do all we can to support British people who remain in India.”
How to Get a Seat
Seats on these charters will be reserved for those who have already registered through the UK government’s official online booking portal, the CTM. British High Commission staff in India continue to provide support for travellers waiting to return home.
Since the COVID crisis began, the UK has invested £75 million in special charter flights to priority countries like India, focusing on vulnerable travellers and working closely with governments, airlines, and travel firms to minimise disruption and ensure British citizens return safely.
