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SpiceJet says AC in Delhi-Darbhanga flight ‘experienced slight inefficiency’ during boarding
June 19, 2024 19:57 IST
The airline also claimed that the doors were promptly closed after the boarding was completed and the cooling functioned normally thereafter.
Air India to introduce premium economy seats, upgraded cabin on select domestic flights from JulySubscriber Only
June 19, 2024 23:25 IST
With the introduction of premium economy seats on narrow body aircraft, Air India will become only the second Indian airline to have a three-class cabin—business, premium economy, and economy—in India. Currently, another Tata group airline—Vistara—is the only Indian carrier to offer premium economy seats on narrow body aircraft.
InterGlobe Aviation to receive compensation from IAE for grounded aircraft
June 14, 2024 22:06 IST
A good number of IndiGo aircraft are grounded amid supply chain and engine issues.
‘Ease of flying’ top priority, will work to make airfares affordable, says Aviation Minister Ram Mohan NaiduSubscriber Only
June 14, 2024 09:56 IST
Ram Mohan Naidu, a Telugu Desam Party lawmaker, took charge as the cabinet minister for civil aviation on Thursday
India critical market for Melbourne Airport, has massive potential for direct connectivity: CEO Lorie ArgusSubscriber Only
June 13, 2024 08:35 IST
With Air India and IndiGo working to significantly expand their fleets and networks, Argus expects them to enhance direct connectivity between India and Melbourne over the next few years. Edited excerpts:
Singapore Airlines offers compensation, full refund to passengers of turbulence-hit SQ321 flight
June 11, 2024 13:03 IST
In a statement, the SIA said compensation offers were sent to passengers on Monday. Those who sustained "minor injuries" from the incident were offered USD 10,000 (SGD 13,500) in compensation.
Chargesheets to cabin crew can be detrimental for firm, passengers: Air India employees union
June 10, 2024 13:22 IST
The airline management terminated the services of 25 cabin crew members and warned the others to join work or else face the same action.
Plane lands as another takes off from Mumbai runway, aviation safety regulator orders probeSubscriber Only
June 10, 2024 06:58 IST
Incident involved IndiGo from Indore, Air India flight headed to Thiruvananthapuram; ATC officer de-rostered for the time being
India features in top 3 target markets for London Gatwick Airport: Chief Commercial Officer Jonathan PollardSubscriber Only
June 9, 2024 09:36 IST
Pollard talks about India’s emergence as a key focus market for London Gatwick and the road ahead. Edited excerpts:
Delhi airport looks to bump up international passenger capacity, optimise 4-runway operationsSubscriber Only
June 7, 2024 20:45 IST
The Delhi airport—Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA)—currently has an annual passenger handling capacity of around 105 million passengers, of which international passenger handling capacity stands at around 22 million.
Wizz Air plans flights to India; average one-way fare likely at 200 euros
June 7, 2024 02:04 IST
The airline will start receiving A321 XLR planes from early next year and that will make it possible to fly to India which is an amazing market.
Saudia Group woos Air India, IndiGo for its mega MRO facilitySubscriber Only
June 6, 2024 22:06 IST
“We know airlines in India, not just Air India, are using European MROs. So, we want to be on their radar for their maintenance activities,” said Saudia Group spokesperson Abdullah M. Alshahrani on the sidelines of the CAPA India Aviation Summit in Delhi.
FLY91 to set up multiple bases; eyes upcoming Noida, Navi Mumbai airports
June 6, 2024 21:39 IST
The airline, which has its base at Mopa airport in Goa, started operations in March and currently flies to seven destinations with a fleet of two planes.
British Airways to start new Delhi-London daily flight from April 2025
June 6, 2024 20:39 IST
Currently, the carrier operates 56 weekly flights to India. These include daily services from Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Wizz Air plans direct flights between India and Europe at average one-way fares of just 200 eurosSubscriber Only
June 7, 2024 22:29 IST
With Wizz Air set to start inducting the Airbus A321XLR—the extra long-range version of the A321 aircraft—from next year, India would be within reach for the airline group from its stations in countries like Hungary, Austria, and Italy.
Air India in ‘good position’; to retrofit over 100 planes: CEO Campbell
June 5, 2024 23:13 IST
Emphasising that "plenty of things" are going on as part of the transformation at Air India, Wilson said the focus is on integration, growth, optimisation and customer experience.
IndiGo to host IATA annual meeting in Delhi next yearSubscriber Only
June 4, 2024 04:10 IST
Civil Aviation Minister Jotiraditya Scindia termed IATA’s decision to hold its next AGM in Delhi as a “proud moment for Indian aviation”.
Expect the cost of your airfare to continue to rise, an aviation trade group and industry heads warn
June 3, 2024 19:19 IST
While carriers recover from the groundings worldwide from the coronavirus pandemic, industry leaders told journalists that there are several costs likely to push those ticket prices ever higher.
Japan Airline signs new codeshare pact with Indigo, to expand connectivity throughout India
June 3, 2024 14:17 IST
The planned codeshare routes which are subject to government approval are eyeing a schedule of winter 2024.
Air India Delhi-Vancouver flight takes off after 22 hours delay
June 2, 2024 13:06 IST
"The Delhi-Vancouver flight of Air India, which was to depart on Saturday morning, finally left at around 3.15 am on Sunday," the source said.
Increasing flights, more observations of clear air turbulence
June 2, 2024 11:59 IST
In recent weeks, there have also been other incidents of turbulence.
SpiceJet launches sign language programme for cabin crew
May 31, 2024 18:17 IST
SpiceJet trainers and cabin crew have received basic sign language training with the help of the Noida Deaf Society, the airline added.
DGCA issues show cause notice to Air India over passenger discomfort caused by long flight delaysSubscriber Only
May 31, 2024 21:38 IST
In the notice, the aviation regulator quoted two specific incidents of inordinate delays of long-haul flights from the past week.
China to impose controls on exports of aviation and aerospace equipment
May 30, 2024 22:03 IST
The announcement was jointly released with China's General Administration of Customs and the Central Military Commission's equipment development department.
Average air ticket prices spike 9% in Jan-March period: FCM Travel
May 28, 2024 20:28 IST
Popular domestic routes for business travel include Delhi to Mumbai, Mumbai to Delhi, and Bengaluru to Mumbai.
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