Australian High Commission in Dhaka has said they need to re-schedule the third special flight, initially scheduled for May 28, intended to return Australian nationals residing in Bangladesh to their home country amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
The High Commission said they are currently working with the airline to arrange a departure in the second week of June, reports UNB.
They added that they will provide further details to everyone who has confirmed their interest in the third flight as soon as they can confirm them.
There is currently a shortage of quarantine accommodation in Victoria. Melbourne and Adelaide are the only airports permitted for special flights from Dhaka, said the Australian Mission in Dhaka.
The third special flight from Bangladesh will help more Australian citizens return home.
"Due to the ongoing flight suspension, we are considering arranging a third special flight to Colombo to allow passengers to travel by commercial means to Melbourne," said the High Commission in a message.
The High Commission says they need a minimum of 120 full fare passengers to ensure this flight goes ahead.
It said they cannot guarantee that they will be able to organize any further special flights following the departure of the third flight.
The flight is only open to Australian passport holders, Australian permanent visa holders and their spouses, legal guardians or children.
Currently, most scheduled passenger flights to and from Bangladesh remain suspended.
The flight suspension is planned to last until May 30, but it has been extended a number of times already and may be extended again, said the High Commission.
