Air France and Lufthansa on Tuesday operated flights from India to Paris and Munich today after a six-day disruption caused by volcanic ash from Iceland but services to other European destinations remained suspended.
Hopes for an early resumption of flights by Indian carriers to London faded Tuesday evening with British authorities ruling out opening of Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
There was no word from authorities in Brussels and Frankfurt for resumption of flights to the two cities.
Indian carriers mainly operate flights to London, Frankfurt and Brussels in Europe.
Air France and Lufthansa became the first airlines to resume services to Europe from India on Tuesday.
An Air France flight from Delhi left for Amsterdam, instead of Paris, in the wee hours, carrying only those passengers who were willing to go to the Dutch capital instead of Paris and take alternative modes of transport to their final destinations.
Lufthansa's morning Delhi-Munich flight left as per schedule and the German carrier announced that all other flights out of Delhi, Mumbai would be operated on time. Munich airport opened for limited operation today, a statement by the airlines said.