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Till now, the use of masks or face covers while travelling on flights was mandatory. (Express photo by Jasbir Malhi)

Govt says masks no more compulsory during air travel

November 16, 2022 17:27 IST

In a communication to the scheduled airlines, the ministry said the latest decision has been taken in line with the government's policy of a graded approach to COVID-19 management response.

Currently, the airline has a fleet of 53 aircraft.(Representational Image)

Trademark infringement suit | Tata has a stellar reputation: HC allows ‘Fly Higher’ in Vistara ads

November 8, 2022 02:27 IST

A single judge bench of Justice Jyoti Singh was hearing an application seeking vacation of the ‘ex-parte ad interim injunction’ order passed on January 21 by the HC restraining Vistara from using the words ‘Fly High’, which is a trademark of Frankfinn Aviation Services Limited.

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IndiGo Q2 loss widens by 10%

November 5, 2022 03:37 IST

An increase in fuel expenses due to a weaker rupee and a surge in employee costs eroded margins. However, the total revenue from operations for the quarter jumped 123 per cent to Rs 12,479 crore following an 80 per cent increase in passenger numbers to 19.7 million.

Go First plans to soon avail Rs 600 crore loan under ECLGS

November 4, 2022 10:28 IST

To help the airline industry, which is on the recovery path after being significantly hit by the pandemic, the government, last month, modified the ECLGS by raising the limit of loan that can be availed by an entity to Rs 1,500 crore from Rs 400 crore earlier.

FILE-passengers are in a line infront of Air Asia officials, for the first flight from Agartala. Low cost carrier Air Asia has began operations in Tripura from 20.10.19 (Express/FIle photo by Abhisek Saha)

AirAsia India-Air India Express merger likely by 2023-end: Air India

November 2, 2022 21:50 IST

Tata group is consolidating its airline business. Air India, Air India Express, Vistara and AirAsia India are part of the group. Vistara is a joint venture with Singapore Airlines.

Air India Express announced the launch of a direct international flight from Vijayawada to Sharjah from October 31.

Air India Express to launch Vijayawada-Sharjah direct flight from Oct 31

October 27, 2022 19:19 IST

Currently, Air India Express is the only airline that offers international services in and out of Vijayawada.

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Fewer flights by GoAir, IndiGo and AI to bring down options this winter

October 23, 2022 08:39 IST

The data shows that GoFirst will operate about 40% lower flights followed by Air India, which will operate 3.07% less flights this winter. Market leader IndiGo will operate 1.54% less flights as compared to the same period last year.

As many as seven incidents of technical glitches were reported in the month of June and July. (File)

SpiceJet to operate at full capacity from October 30 as DGCA lifts safety curbs

October 21, 2022 18:22 IST

In July this year, the aviation safety regulator ordered the airline to operate a maximum of 50 per cent of its flights for eight weeks, which was later extended on September 21.

On October 26 (two days after Diwali), the cheapest economy fare on Air India’s Ahmedabad-Delhi flight at 7.30 am cost Rs 24,666, while the cheapest business class fare was nearly Rs 5,000 cheaper at Rs 19,748. (Express)

Festivals raising airfares, economy more than business on some routesSubscriber Only

October 19, 2022 07:56 IST

The airline’s Pune-Delhi flight for October 22, departing at 5.30 am, had ‘economy standard’ fare priced at Rs 20,329, while its ‘premium economy value’ fare on the same flight was priced at Rs 19,398.

(Left) D Anand Bhaskar, MD & CEO, Air Works Group, with Ashish Rajvanshi,
the CEO of Adani Defence & Aerospace. (Photo courtesy: Adani Defence)

Adani Group to acquire MRO Air WorksSubscriber Only

October 19, 2022 01:31 IST

Air Works Group, with a pan-India presence across 27 cities, competes with 50 standalone Indian MRO players including Government-run AI Engineering Services Ltd and GMR Aero Technic.

On October 12, SpiceJet plane coming from Goa made an emergency landing at Hyderabad airport following an incident of smoke in the cabin. (file)

After smoke in cabin, DGC orders SpiceJet to inspect Q400 fleet

October 18, 2022 01:58 IST

The latest directions also come at a time when SpiceJet is already under the enhanced surveillance of DGCA. Following a spate of incidents involving the airline's planes, the regulator, on July 27, capped the maximum flights that can be operated by it to 50 per cent.

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Vistara Announces Festive Season Sale: Domestic fares starting at Rs 1499

October 17, 2022 14:34 IST

Vistara Festive Season Sale News Update: Under the Vistara festive sale, one-way, all-inclusive domestic fares start from Rs 1,499 for Economy, Rs 2,999 for Premium Economy, and Rs 8,999 for Business Class.

Akasa Air flight returns after being hit by bird (Representational Image-Photo source-AkasaAir Twitter)

Bangalore-bound Akasa Air flight returns to Mumbai airport after bird hit

October 15, 2022 17:55 IST

"The aircraft landed safely in Mumbai and all passengers were deboarded.

Air India remembers J R D tata's first commercial flight (Express)

Watch: Air India Express pilot’s special announcement commemorating JRD Tata’s first commercial flight 90 years ago

October 15, 2022 17:48 IST

It was on October 15, 1932 that JRD Tata made history by flying his first commercial flight from Karachi in Pakistan to Juhu in Mumbai.

Vistara announces direct flights between Pune and Singapore (Image: Twitter/@airvistara)

Pune to have direct flights to Singapore from December 2

October 14, 2022 20:11 IST

Vistara's Pune-Singapore tickets can be booked for Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Singapore Airlines introduces medium haul wide-body aircraft A350-900 for the flights between Hyderabad and Singapore (Express photo)

Singapore airlines introduces A-350-900 aircraft for Hyderabad-Singapore route

October 14, 2022 19:00 IST

With the wide-body aircraft A-350, Singapore airlines will now operate a daily flight between Hyderabad and Singapore.

Singapore Airlines owns a 49% stake in Tata SIA Airlines, which operates Vistara, while the remaining 51% is owned by the Indian conglomerate. (Representational image/File)

Singapore Airlines, Tata talk Vistara-Air India merger

October 14, 2022 06:53 IST

"The discussions seek to deepen the existing partnership between SIA and Tata, and may include a potential integration of Vistara and Air India," Singapore Airlines said in a statement.

Akasa Air to allow onboarding of domesticated dogs and cats from November

October 6, 2022 14:10 IST

The airline, which began operations on August 7, also plans to launch international operations in the second half of next year.

Aerial view of Cape Town International Airport. (Photo: Airports Company South Africa website/www.airports.co.za)

South African airports group says Cape Town faces jet fuel crunch

October 1, 2022 17:45 IST

Airports Company SA (ACSA) did not elaborate on what was causing the delay at Cape Town International Airport after it received a report on the situation from jet fuel suppliers.

Vistara launches Mumbai-Jaipur flight

September 30, 2022 19:12 IST

Airbus A320 Neo plane with a three-class configuration -- business, premium economy and economy -- has been put into service.

Air India reduces the air fares for senior citizens, students by 50 pc (FILE)

Air India halves discount on basic fares for senior citizens, students

September 29, 2022 22:26 IST

The revised discount on basic fares is effective from September 29.

OAG report has ranked Delhi first and Mumbai second (File Photo)

‘Delhi and Mumbai top two low-cost megahubs; IndiGo flights dominant’Subscriber Only

September 28, 2022 10:06 IST

Globally, among all types of megahubs, Delhi ranked 13th in 2022, compared with 35th in 2019. Mumbai, on the other hand, rose to 24th in 2022 from 51st in 2019.

Earlier, the airline had said it was targeting to launch operations in October. (File Photo)

Jet Airways in advanced talks for leasing planes; expects to start ops in coming weeks

September 27, 2022 22:30 IST

The once-storied carrier is now under the ownership of the Jalan-Kalrock consortium and its air operator certificate was revalidated by aviation regulator DGCA in May this year.

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IndiGo: Welcome competition; good time to expand our networkSubscriber Only

September 25, 2022 07:04 IST

Last month, Air India had a domestic market share of 8.5 per cent, while IndiGo’s was 57.5 per cent, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).