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No upper, lower caps on domestic airfares from August 31: Centre
"The decision to remove air fare caps has been taken after careful analysis of daily demand and prices of air turbine fuel (ATF). Stabilisation has set in and we are certain that the sector is poised for growth in domestic traffic in the near future," Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Twitter.
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Explained: Flying abroad, why Customs wants your PNR data
Airlines have been asked to share 19 passenger data points with authorities such as date of travel, contact details, and payment and billing information. What is the objective of collecting such details? Are there norms when it comes to sharing passenger info?
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Customs to airlines: Give details of foreign travellers for ‘risk analysis’
Airline officials said the move creates a standardised process of passenger data sharing with the Customs department, given that non-standard requests for passenger data could potentially lead to privacy infringements.
Wed, Aug 10, 2022
Post pandemic, employees reluctant to return, firms take offices to small towns
The IT and software services sector, which is among the top organised sector employers, is seeing companies expanding to some of the smaller towns and cities that are emerging as “talent hubs”, looking beyond the traditional campus centres like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Gurgaon.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
In 12 months, airlines see 478 snags due to malfunctioning of components
However, despite the high number of technical snags faced by airlines in the country, only 27 safety related issues happened in 2021 and 2022 (till July 25), according to a different reply by Singh in the Rajya Sabha.
Tue, Aug 09, 2022
DGCA eyes new policy after trans pilot denied licence
In the case of the transperson who was denied medical approval, the DGCA had earlier pointed out that in absence of a specific policy for transgender personnel, the medical evaluation process, including the tests, was undertaken in line with global practices.
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
‘You are grounded’: DGCA tactic to curb aircraft snags
The DGCA has also done spot inspections of all airlines
Mon, Aug 01, 2022
Explained: SpiceJet’s safety record, and why DGCA order may not really disrupt flight schedules
India's aviation safety regulator has ordered SpiceJet to curtail its schedule by 50 per cent for the next eight weeks. What is the reason for this? Will it impact the airline's flight schedule?
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Explained: Three reasons why a revival package for BSNL was cleared
The government has cleared a Rs 1.64 lakh crore package to revive telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL). Why is the government infusing money into a loss-making company? What are the key aspects of the package?
Fri, Jul 29, 2022
DGCA orders SpiceJet to operate 50% of approved flights for 8 weeks following multiple snags
On July 6, the DGCA had issued a show-cause notice to SpiceJet in light of the rising number of air safety incidents witnessed by the low-cost airline.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Explained: Why has Lufthansa cancelled over 1,000 flights on Wednesday?
Lufthansa has cancelled over 1,000 flights from Frankfurt and Munich on Wednesday, affecting more than 1,30,000 passengers. What is the reason for this? Are flights to and from India affected?
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
DGCA: Rise in technical snags due to Covid lockdowns, curtailed flight ops
Last week, the DGCA ordered a special audit of all commercial airlines following a number of “engineering related incidents” across various carriers.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
‘Aircraft systems are reasonably robust, have sufficient redundancies’: aviation regulator’s Director General Arun Kumar
Kumar explains why there has been a sudden increase in the number of technical malfunction incidents.
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Explained: How Maruti and other automakers are driving into the metaverse
NEXAverse is an online 3D version of Maruti Suzuki’s NEXA line of car showrooms, where users will be able to shop for vehicles in an immersive way. Why has Maruti Suzuki entered the metaverse space? We explain.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022
Explained: Why DGCA amended rules for boarding specially abled people on aircraft
Now, airlines cannot deny boarding to “any person on the basis of disability” without a medical opinion. What is the new regulation, and why has it been introduced? What were the old rules?
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
Credit card on UPI: NPCI in talks with banks for pilot
Currently, UPI allows linking of bank accounts by mapping a bank account linked with a mobile numbers. This can be done through third-party apps like Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PhonePe, etc or the apps of banks like SBI, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, etc.
Thu, Jul 28, 2022
Explained: The Emirates-Heathrow spat that spotlights European aviation’s understaffing crisis in peak holiday season
With the pandemic receding, people started travelling, and airlines started mounting flights. But airport staff wasn’t hired in line with the growing traffic. This led to the problem at European airports.
Sat, Jul 23, 2022
You can fly Jhunjhunwala-backed Akasa Air from August 7; here are the routes, prices and other offerings
Akasa Air launches its first commercial flight on August 7. Which routes will it operate? What are its prices like? What else is the airline offering? And, what are its future plans?
Wed, Jul 27, 2022
Sustainable holiday: New policy looks for a green push
Top sources in the government said the tourism policy forecasts that the sector's contribution will grow to $1 trillion by 2047 and the industry needs to prepare itself to make the sector sustainable.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Air India flight diverted after cabin pressure loss; DGCA grounds crew, plane
The incident is the latest in a series of safety-related incidents faced by Indian airlines, particularly those pertaining to engineering issues.
Fri, Jul 22, 2022
Windshield crack in GoFirst aircraft
This is the third incident of technical malfunction on a Go First aircraft in two days.
Thu, Jul 21, 2022DGCA grounds two GoFirst aircraft after technical snags
The incidents took place a day after the DGCA flagged rising engineering issues with Indian carriers and asked airlines to plug gaps by July 28.
Wed, Jul 20, 2022
DGCA flags recent snags, gives airlines 10 days to plug gaps
In an order on Monday, the regulator has also pointed to an “increasing trend” of minimum equipment list (MEL) releases of aircraft.
Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Aviation upturn sees new trends: tourism routes popular; curbs in China benefit India
According to data, domestic airlines deployed 3.27 lakh seats on the Delhi-Srinagar route in June 2022, nearly twice the 1.68 lakh in June 2019. Similarly, the Delhi-Goa route saw 2.07 lakh seats in June 2022, much higher than 1.66 lakh in June 2019.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022
Own operations a priority, there may be opportunity to have partner in India: Sakari Romu, GM India for Finnair
Romu also spoke about the airline’s plans to look for a local partner in India, and on the potential re-emergence of low-cost long-haul travel.
Mon, Jul 18, 2022