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SpiceJet refutes claims by KAL Airways, Kalanithi Maran seeking damages of Rs 1,323 crore
May 28, 2024 12:02 IST
Spicejet further accused KAL Airways and Kalanithi Maran of attempting to sensationalise the issue and misleading the public.
SpiceJet withdraws appeal, Delhi HC grants time till June 17 to return 2 aircraft, 3 engines to lessorSubscriber Only
May 28, 2024 08:32 IST
As per lessor TWC, it entered into an agreement with SpiceJet on May 27, 2019, to lease the aircraft for 12 months at a basic monthly rent of $180,000, but the airline did not pay the rentals
Busy Bee Airways withdraws bid for Go First
May 25, 2024 19:38 IST
Go First shuttered operations due to financial woes caused by persisting issues with Pratt & Whitney engines that had resulted in the grounding of its aircraft.
IndiGo to introduce business class in flights by year-end, to start with India’s busiest routesSubscriber Only
May 24, 2024 10:29 IST
Industry watchers see the competition from the Tata group’s full service carriers (FSCs) Air India and Vistara for business travellers and those willing to pay a premium for extra comfort as a key reason behind this and some other decisions taken by IndiGo over the past few months.
Singapore Airlines CEO apologises after turbulence on flight leaves one dead, many injured
May 22, 2024 10:53 IST
The airline said it is treating 31 passengers injured during the flight journey. However, Thailand's Samitivej Hospital said it was treating 71 passengers, Reuters reported.
Domestic air passenger growth in April slows to over two-year low of 2.4% YoYSubscriber Only
May 22, 2024 07:48 IST
The country’s total domestic air passenger pie expanded to 1.32 crore in April, up from 1.29 crore in the year-ago month, as per data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
India’s air passenger traffic set to hit fresh high in FY25, airports beat global recovery rate: IcraSubscriber Only
May 16, 2024 19:42 IST
The agency estimates that the revenues of airports in its sample set, which comprises airports operated by the Airports Authority of India and the airports at Delhi, Hyderabad, and Kochi, are likely to grow by around 15-17% year-on-year in the ongoing fiscal.
AI-Vistara merger awaiting foreign direct investment, other approvals: Singapore Airlines
May 15, 2024 21:56 IST
Vistara is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tatas, which also owns Air India.
US Justice Department says Boeing violated deal that avoided prosecution after 737 Max crashes
May 15, 2024 19:23 IST
Boeing reached a USD 2.5 billion settlement with the Justice Department in January 2021 to avoid prosecution on a single charge of fraud – misleading regulators who approved the 737 Max.
Air India, Vistara CEOs to address staff about merger on May 13
May 10, 2024 21:54 IST
One of the officials said the meeting is expected to focus on the broad aspects and help provide an overall picture about the merger to the staff.
Air Vanuatu files for bankruptcy protection after cancelling all international flights Melbourne
May 10, 2024 12:06 IST
Affected travelers would be informed of this disruption and rebooked on flights as soon as operations resumed, the statement said.
Air India Express expects normal flight operations in next two days: Official
May 10, 2024 11:16 IST
The Tata Group airline, which operates around 380 flights daily, has curtailed operations in the wake of the strike and the official on Friday said, normalcy is expected in the next two days.
Air India Express crisis resolved; cabin crew to return to work, airline cancels sackingsSubscriber Only
May 10, 2024 10:30 IST
Over a hundred cabin crew, mostly senior members, reported sick starting Tuesday evening, evidently to protest against the changes in the carrier’s human resources (HR) policies.
Air India steps in to aid crisis-hit Air India Express, to operate flights on 20 routes
May 9, 2024 14:13 IST
The airline has taken strict disciplinary action earlier and handed out termination letters to some of the agitating employees. The Tata-group airline has sacked around 25 senior cabin crew members following the mass sick leave by over a hundred senior cabin crew.
Air India Express sacks some senior cabin crew members for mass sick leaveSubscriber Only
May 9, 2024 11:29 IST
Air India Express has also asked the other protesting cabin crew members to resume work by 4 PM today, said sources in the know.
Mass sick leave by section of cabin crew forces Air India Express to curtail flight scheduleSubscriber Only
May 9, 2024 06:08 IST
The Tata group airline, which is an arm of Air India, saw network-wide disruptions on Wednesday, affecting over 90 flights.
Civil aviation ministry seeks report from Air India Express over flight cancellations
May 8, 2024 14:44 IST
Around 80 Air India Express flights have been disrupted, including cancellations and long delays, due to the crew shortage since Tuesday night as over 200 cabin crew called in sick.
Air India Express hit by disruptions as section of cabin crew mount protestSubscriber Only
May 8, 2024 11:55 IST
Around 80 Air India Express flights have been disrupted, including cancellations and long delays, due to the crew shortage since Tuesday night as over 200 cabin crew called in sick, according to sources in the know.
Indian airlines to have 50% market share in international passenger traffic by FY28: CRISIL
May 6, 2024 17:30 IST
The share of Indian airlines in international passenger traffic, including originating or terminating as well as the traffic transitioning through the country, is seen surging 700 basis points to around 50 per cent by 2027-28, from 43 per cent in the previous fiscal, it said.
Air India reduces cabin baggage allowance to 15 kg for lowest fare segment
May 5, 2024 18:03 IST
The Air India spokesperson said the fare families are designed to let passengers choose the kind of fare and services that best suit their requirements, given that travellers today have varied preferences, and a one-size-fits-all approach is no longer ideal.
Air India to restart Delhi-Tel Aviv flights on May 16
May 4, 2024 00:23 IST
In a post on X, Air India said it will resume "services between Delhi and Tel Aviv with five weekly flights from 16 May, 2024".
Boeing whistleblower, who had revealed flaws in 737 MAX planes, passes away
May 2, 2024 14:38 IST
Another Boeing whistleblower, John Barnett, had reportedly died by suicide two months ago.
DGCA deregisters bankrupt Go First’s 54 planes
May 1, 2024 20:46 IST
Bogged down by financial turbulence and engine woes, budget carrier Go First stopped flying in May last year and is undergoing an insolvency resolution process.
IndiGo’s global ambition to help make India an aviation hub, says CEO ElbersSubscriber Only
May 1, 2024 15:58 IST
IndiGo’s current fleet of nearly 350 planes mostly comprises narrow-body Airbus A320 family planes.
Amid tensions in Middle East, Air India extends suspension of Tel Aviv flights till May 15
April 30, 2024 22:56 IST
Air India had suspended flights to and from Tel Aviv starting on October 7, 2023, after the Hamas group's attack on the Israeli city.
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