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Delta Airlines computer glitches and outages over the years
August 9, 2016 13:01 IST
A quick rundown of other days that proved trying for both airlines and passengers.
Air India to offer spot fare to tap last minute passengers, says Govt
August 4, 2016 20:45 IST
Air India has taken a number of measures, including offering passengers low fares for the last minute travel, to enhance its market share, the government said on Thursday. Joining Star Alliance and progressive induction of the fuel-efficient B787-800 planes are also part of the various steps that the national carrier has taken in this regard, Minister of State for Civil Aviation […]
Lighter, stronger airplane in the offing
August 4, 2016 17:45 IST
Lightweight air frames translate directly to fuel savings, which is a major point in advanced composites' favour.
SpiceJet to deposit Rs 580 crore in Share Purchase Agreement dispute
July 29, 2016 15:14 IST
The amount has to be deposited with the court in five installments over a period of five months.
Air India to recruit 500 pilots, 1,500 cabin crew in next 2-3 years
July 27, 2016 12:31 IST
Last year, Air India had sought to recruit 200 trainee pilots, however, it could select only 78.
At Mumbai airport, flights rarely on time, Air India most delayedSubscriber Only
July 23, 2016 02:22 IST
Limited parking slots, congestion are among major causes of delay
Boeing: New civil aviation policy can increase demand for planes
July 20, 2016 19:04 IST
According to a senior Boeing official, the aviation policy has many growth-oriented aspects, including regional connectivity scheme and the decision to replace 5/20 overseas flying norm with 0/20 rule.
Aviation Reforms: Hefty compensations for passengers on boarding denial, flight cancellations
July 20, 2016 04:49 IST
These rules come just a few days after the regulator last week announced capping of the ticket cancellation charges effective August 1.
AirAsia orders 200 engines for Airbus A321neosSubscriber Only
July 14, 2016 17:10 IST
According to the AirAsia announcement, the order will expand the budget carrier's LEAP engine number to nearly 730.
Vistara says first overseas routes will include South Asia
July 14, 2016 11:40 IST
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) in India such as SpiceJet Ltd and InterGlobe Aviation Ltd's IndiGo also fly overseas but mainly on short-haul routes.
Here is how to get your Air India ticket at Rajdhani fares
July 11, 2016 15:59 IST
Open from June 27 to September 30 this year for Economy Class on select flights on Air India's domestic network, the tickets are only for one-way fares.
Air India to lower last minute fares to AC 2-tier Rajdhani trains
July 10, 2016 20:54 IST
Air India Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani said the move is aimed at providing relief to the passengers from last minute sky-rocketing fares and also to fill the vacant seats.
Air India matches Rajdhani II A fares on four routes: Reports
July 10, 2016 19:29 IST
In a big fares revision, Air India on Sunday matched Rajdhani II A fares on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Chennai, Delhi-Bengaluru, Delhi-Kolkata and vice-versa sector within four hours of departure.
AirAsia expands services to Guwahati
July 8, 2016 17:29 IST
Effective July 17, AirAsia India will operate a third direct flight connecting the two destinations -New Delhi and Guwahati.
Vistara to operate 5 more flights from October in Kolkata
July 2, 2016 02:38 IST
The flights would be operated by Vistara — a joint venture of Tata Sons Limited and Singapore Airlines.
GoAir ‘Monsoon & More’ offer, fares starting at Rs 849: Where are the cheap tickets?Subscriber Only
July 22, 2016 13:00 IST
The booking period for the GoAir offer is between June 29 and July 2, 2016, for travel period between July 1 and September 30, 2016.
Regional connectivity scheme: Govt plans to levy departures on trunk routesSubscriber Only
June 26, 2016 02:14 IST
A likely imposition of Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 per domestic departure is estimated to generate Rs 500 cr per year
Airlines are not ‘demons’, says Aviation Minister Ashok Raju
June 23, 2016 17:41 IST
Making it clear that there will not be a "simplistic solution" to deal with exorbitant rise in air fares, he reiterated that capping would not be the answer as that would also push up the floor prices.
5/20 rule: Indian players should be serving Indian skies, says Aviation MinisterSubscriber Only
June 22, 2016 03:01 IST
The minister spoke on varied issues from the regional connectivity scheme to the rationale behind Rs 2,500 cap on per hour flights on unconnected routes.
Centre allows 100 per cent FDI in airlines, 49 per cent cap for foreign carriers stays
June 21, 2016 15:14 IST
The changes to investment policy in aviation sector come less than a week after the Union Cabinet approved the National Civil Aviation Policy 2016, which had maintained a status quo on the FDI regime in the sector.
Air travel sees spike in passengers following low ticket prices
June 20, 2016 18:38 IST
Budget carrier IndiGo ferried the highest number of 33.37 lakh passengers in May, followed by private full service carrier Jet Airways and Air India.
Govt allows 100 per cent FDI in Civil Aviation Sector
June 20, 2016 18:46 IST
As per the present FDI policy, foreign investment up to 49% is allowed under automatic route in Scheduled Air Transport Service/ Domestic Scheduled Passenger Airline and regional Air Transport Service.
SpiceJet: Airlines to soon offer taxi to airport option along with ticket
June 19, 2016 15:28 IST
SpiceJet connects 41 destinations in different parts of the world with 300 running flights everyday
Capping air fares on regional routes negative for airlines
June 16, 2016 20:23 IST
As per the 5/20 rule, only domestic airlines with at least five years of operational experience and a minimum of 20 planes were allowed to fly overseas.
Aviation sector to see strong growth; air traffic to rise 14 per cent: report
June 16, 2016 18:13 IST
"India's aviation sector is set to undergo a strong growth period, which should benefit all incumbent players," said the report.
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