Prolonged Ukraine-Russia crisis impacts air fuel prices, Flight tickets prices set to increase
The prices of airline tickets will go up "without doubt" as fuel prices have jumped due to Covid pandemic and Ukraine-Russia war, reports IANS.
Jul 23, 2022, 20:12 PM IST
Go First's Delhi-Guwahati flight diverted to Jaipur after windshield cracks
Go First's Delhi-Guwahati flight was diverted to Jaipur after a A320neo plane's windshield cracked mid-air today; this is the third incident of a technical glitch on a Go First, reports agencies.
Jul 20, 2022, 16:49 PM IST
Multiple SpiceJet passengers complain of lost luggage, seeks reply from airline
SpiceJet Dubai-Pune flight leaves behind luggage of over 50 passengers, flyers left stranded at airport, here’s what happened next.
Jul 16, 2022, 15:15 PM IST
Go First in discussion with employees on ‘mass sick leave,’ salary issues
The DGCA also stated that they are keeping a close watch on the 'mass sick leave' situation that the airlines like Go First, Indigo and Spicejet are facing, reports ANI.
Jul 15, 2022, 17:58 PM IST
Jet Airways in advance discussion with aircraft makers to lease planes by Dec 22
Jet Airways is looking to lease 6-8 aircrafts by Dec 2022; airline confirms that it is in “advanced discussion” with the lessors and original equipment manufacturers, reports PTI.
Jun 30, 2022, 20:12 PM IST
DGCA to amend rules for specially-abled passengers, issues draft rules for airlines
The DGCA said it would revisit its own regulations, making it mandatory for airlines to take the airport doctor's opinion on a passenger's health before deciding to deny boarding, reports PTI.
Jun 03, 2022, 20:27 PM IST
After mishandling incident of specially-abled passenger, IndiGo CEO promises to conduct internal study
After denying a specially abled child to board the plane at Ranchi airport on May 7, IndiGo has decided to conduct an internal case study, reports PTI.
Jun 01, 2022, 10:40 AM IST
Nepal to waive off charges on international flights operating from newly inaugurated Gautam Buddha airport
Nepal to waive off several charges for a year on international flights operating from the country’s newly-opened Gautam Buddha International Airport, reports IANS.
May 25, 2022, 09:25 AM IST
Akasa Air announces airline code ‘QP', plans to start commercial flights soon
As Akasa Air soon plans to start its commercial flights, it announced its airline code to be ‘QP’ on their official twitter handle, as reported by PTI.
May 17, 2022, 18:29 PM IST
Airline ticket prices set to become costly? Govt hikes ATF prices for 10th time this year
The price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) was hiked by Rs 6,188.25 per kilolitre, or 5.29 percent, to Rs 1,23,039.71 per kl (Rs 123 per litre) in the national capital, as reported by PTI.
May 16, 2022, 12:32 PM IST
Jet Airways to conduct its proving flight today, commercial ops to launch soon
DGCA officials said the proving flights of Jet Airways, using its B737 aircraft, are scheduled to take place on May 15 and May 17, before this Jet Airways had completed its test flight on May 5.
May 15, 2022, 11:32 AM IST
Jet Airways to have best app, website among Indian airlines, says CEO ahead of proving flights
Jet Airways will have the best possible app, website and IT systems and services among all Indian carriers without losing the human touch, says CEO Sanjiv Kapoor, as reported by PTI.
May 14, 2022, 10:50 AM IST
Airlines to pay compensation for wrongly denying passengers boarding: DGCA
The action came from DGCA after Sources alleged that Indian carriers have been overbooking their flights and when the number of passengers exceeds the number of seats in the aircraft, the airlines do not take them on board, reports PTI.
May 06, 2022, 21:00 PM IST
Jet Airways to hire female air hostesses initially, male cabin crew to join later
Once operational, Jet Airways will be following the footsteps of Vistara, which had started hiring male cabin crew in March 2018, approximately three years after it was launched.
May 02, 2022, 11:50 AM IST
Air India offers to buy remaining stake in Air Asia, can give new life to airline
The proposed combination relates to the acquisition of the entire equity share capital of AirAsia (India) Private Limited (Air Asia India/ Target), by Air India Ltd (AIL), as reported by PTI.
Apr 27, 2022, 13:16 PM IST
Aviation explained: Why airplanes land on their rear wheels first and not nosewheel?
The landing gear is designed to manage the plane's weight and impact during landing, whereas the nose gear can only carry 15 percent of the plane's weight.
Apr 20, 2022, 10:23 AM IST
DNA: Beach Towel -- Unique marketing strategy of airline company
Airlines from Germany tried to give the look of a Beach Towel to their planes. In this effort, the company painted the planes in a unique way.
Apr 15, 2022, 00:02 AM IST
Vistara to enhance aircraft safety using RFIDAeroCheck technology, becomes India's 1st airline
Vistara partnered with an Ireland-based company ASD, to deploy RFIDAeroCheck technology for quicker scans ensuring accurate data and timely information regarding upcoming requirements.
Mar 29, 2022, 11:19 AM IST
Taliban bans women from flying without male chaperone: Report
Taliban has imposed new restrictions on women directing airlines to not allow them to board domestic or international flights without a male chaperone.
Mar 27, 2022, 17:10 PM IST
Travellers rejoice! India resumes international flights after two years
India resumes regular international flights from today. A total of 60 foreign airlines of 40 countries including Mauritius, Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, the United States of America, Iraq and others have been given the approval to operate 1783 frequencies to/from India during Summer Schedule 2022.
Mar 27, 2022, 09:00 AM IST
