FAQ
US-India Solidarity Mission (USISM) is organizing a private charter flight from US to HYD at the request of many stranded Indian citizens and eligible OCI Card holders from all over USA. The Private charter flight has been approved by Indian Embassy / Indian Government under the recent guidelines issued by MEA allowing private charter aircrafts. All registered travelers will receive the copy of guidelines for travel by private charter flights.
- All travelers must be registered with Indian embassy (Link below to register)
https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_indian_nationals - All travelers must be Indian passport holders or must have OCI card if they are a citizen of another country (check the link below)
( https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/News?id=24970)
https://indianembassyusa.gov.in/reg_oci_indian_nationals (Registration Link for OCI) - Make sure to fill attached form and e-mail to team@usism.org
https://usism.org/Undertaking_cum_Indemnity_Bond1.pdf - Refer below for Qatar Airlines COVID-19 Enhanced Measures
https://usism.org/Qatar_COVID_19_Enhanced_ Measures.pdf - Your booking will be reviewed and approved by Indian embassy before you can travel by charter flight
- If you have any further questions, please email to team@usism.org
- One of our team members will get in touch with you to proceed with booking and answer any further questions
- Please visit the site for more updates on this charter flight and travel to India
- All your data provided in the registration will be shared with embassy of India, Washington D.C for further approval for travel
- Seats are allocated on first come first serve basis!
- Is flight schedule confirmed?
Currently we have three flights departing from three US cities - New York, Chicago and Dallas. The flights will depart on June 24, Wednesday. The flights are being operated by Qatar Airways with a charter flight from Doha to Hyderabad
Flight Departure Date: June 24, 2020 (Wednesday)
Flight Departing from: New York, NY (JFK): 21:00 pm EST Arrival DOH 16:15+1 Local time
Flight Departing from Chicago, IL (ORD): 18:50 pm EST Arrival DOH 16:20+1 Local time
Flight Departing from Dallas, TX (DFW): 18:10 pm EST Arrival DOH 16:40+1 Local time
Flight Departing from Doha ,DOH 25-Jun-20 :18:00 Local time Arrival HYD 00:40+1 Local time
- Who can not travel??
Indian Citizens with expired passport
US Citizens with Indian Visa
US Citizens with OCI, without any emergency
- Is it a nonstop flight (or) a one-stop flight?
A one-stop flight .
- Where does it stop (in which city)?
layover in Doha,The charter flight from Doha to Hyderabad is also operated by Qatar Airways . You will be guided to the charter flight as soon as you land in Doha
- Is there waiting time in Doha?
No, as soon as landing, passengers are guided to Charter flight to Hyderabad
- Will the charter flight wait till all 3 flights arrive from USA?
Yes, Charter is arranged for all people going to Hyderabad from 3 cities .
- Does it have business class? Can I upgrade to business class in Airport ?
Yes, you can not. You have to buy ticket ahead of time.
- When does booking close? Can we buy ticket from Qatar Airways?
booking closes on Monday 6 pm 22nd Jun, 2020. No, You have to buy from USISM .
- Does Qatar Airways have all clearances?
Yes, from US to Doha are all scheduled flights and Charter from Doha to Hyderabad is approved by govt of India .
- Is that same fare ($2350) from Dallas (DFW)?
No, It is 2700.00 .
- Will there be any representative in Airports from USISM?
Yes, and they will assist all passengers.
- Is the ticket non-refundable?
Yes, the ticket cannot be refunded.
- If cancellation is allowed, what’s the cancellation fee?
As mentioned in the contract: This is a non-refundable fare as this is an evacuation/repatriation flight.
- What is the luggage allowance for Business class and economy class?
2 bags each 23 kgs or 50lbs (additional pieces can be purchased, for questions reach out to team@usism.org ).
- What about meals?
deatils about meals will be provided 24 hours prior to flight.
- What's the exact fare of economy and business class ticket?
Economy class- $2350, Business class - $5500 business (Business class is not guaranteed).
It is a private aircraft exclusive to drop passengers.
- What is the fare for children and infants?
Full price for children aged 2 years and above.
- Does infant get seat, or do they get bassinet?
No seat for children under 2 years.
- Do we have to do take COVID test before we board the flight, is it necessary?
It is necessary to be tested for Covid-19 before entering the country. However, it is optional but highly recommended that you get tested for your safety and the safety of your fellow passengers.
- Do they provide masks and sanitizers before we board the flight?
No masks and sanitizers are not provided, passengers are responsible for bringing their own masks and sanitizers.
- What about quarantine?
A 14-day quarantine will need to be met, set up by the state government in the country. In state of Telangana you may get approval to go home after 7 days if you show no signs of Covid-19. Free bus will be provided till Chennai if minimum 25 passangers traveling to Chennai upon approval from the Govt of India,Chennai. People quarantine will be in Chennai as per Tamil Nadu Gov.
NOTE: WE WILL JUST PROVIDE BUS TRAVEL NOT QUARANTINE. PASSENGER SHOULD TAKE CARE OF QUARANTINE
- Where do we check in at the airport?
You will get email confirmation 24 hours before boarding from tickets@usism.org.
- How early do we have to come to the airport for boarding?
5 hours before departure time
- What is the hand baggage allowance?
Standard international luggage – one carry-on bag per person.
- Will they do thermal screening before they board the flight?
Yes, thermal screening will be done before entering the airport.
- Are the Covid-19 precautions/safety of all passengers and crew taken before we take the flight?
Yes