Is the airline industry in Southeast Asia beginning to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic?
The airlines said that it carried 600,000 passengers in December, which is ten times higher than December 2020.
Jan 24, 2022, 14:46 PM IST
Pakistan International Airlines rated WORST in safety globally, study finds
There are 230 airlines rated by AirlineRatings, based on four criteria: fatalities, incidents, audits, and COVID compliance and the best airlines receive seven stars.
Jan 13, 2022, 11:27 AM IST
Akasa Air to change dynamics of Indian aviation industry, here's what we can expect
As India's newest airline, Akasa Air promises to bring a lot of technology and new experience as the country's air travel demand is suffering in Covid.
Jan 13, 2022, 10:19 AM IST
China blocks multiple flights from the US as safety measure against COVID-19
The blocking of flights is the latest development in a dispute between the two countries over international flights.
Jan 12, 2022, 12:07 PM IST
Go First offering discount on air tickets for vaccinated passengers - check offer here
Go First stated that the discount is only valid for passengers who have been vaccinated twice and have the vaccination certificate.
Dec 21, 2021, 19:03 PM IST
In Pics: End of an era - Final Airbus A380 delivered to Emirates, check image gallery
Emirates has taken delivery of its 123rd Airbus A380 order, the last A380 to be ever produced as Airbus pulls the plug off the double-decker jet program, also the final ever double-decker plane in the world.
Dec 17, 2021, 13:16 PM IST
United becomes world's first airline to fly on 100 percent sustainable fuel (SAF), operates Boeing 737 Max
The flight carrying 100 passengers, operated with one of United's new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets with 500 gallons of sustainable fuel in one engine and 500 gallons of traditional jet fuel in the other.
Dec 02, 2021, 09:47 AM IST
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed Akasa Air: Top things to know about India's newest airline
Backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Akasa Air has placed a massive order for 72 Boeing 737 Max aircrafts at the Dubai Air Show ahead of its scheduled commercial operations in Summer 2022.
Nov 17, 2021, 13:17 PM IST
In-flight hot meals, newspapers and magazines now allowed on all domestic flights, says Aviation Ministry
As per DGCA regulations, air carriers were not allowed to serve hot meals on the flight maintaining COVID-19 guidelines and could only sell pre-packed meals.
Nov 17, 2021, 09:37 AM IST
Go First announces 32 new flights as part of expansion plan; Will start flight services to Amritsar, Dehradun
Go First will connect the new destinations with direct flights to and from Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Guwahati, thereby enhancing its regional connectivity.
Nov 11, 2021, 16:25 PM IST
SpiceJet introduces easy payment options for passengers to pay ticket fares in instalments
The airline has introduced a 'Pay Later' or 'Cardless EMI' scheme that allows passengers to book an airline ticket online and pay in three, six, nine or 12 instalments.
Nov 09, 2021, 09:11 AM IST
Airlines recall battle against COVID-19 as India reaches 1 billion vaccinations
While IndiGo mentioned their efforts in helping transport 67.9 crore vaccines across the country, SpiceJet referred to their role in repatriating Indian citizens from abroad.
Oct 21, 2021, 18:21 PM IST
IndiGo to start Delhi to Kanpur direct flights from October 31
IndiGo will also offer direct flights from Kanpur-Hyderabad, Kanpur-Bengaluru, and Kanpur-Mumbai from Nov 1.
Sep 29, 2021, 21:08 PM IST
Aviation ministry forms three advisory groups to improve services
The groups comprise Airlines, Airport Operators and MRO, Cargo Carriers, FTOs and Ground Handling companies, the ministry said in a tweet.
Jul 21, 2021, 18:03 PM IST
Airlines offer bumper monsoon sale, ticket starts at Rs 999 --Check booking date, travel period and more
SpiceJet and Vistara have announced mega monsoon sale for its passengers. Check dates for ticket booking, period of travel and fare details.
Jun 25, 2021, 16:53 PM IST
Shocking! India-US flights cost 3x more than average due to COVID-19 scar
Average fare for an economy class ticket on an India-US flight is around Rs 50,000, but the fares for this week's flights are hovering around Rs 1.5 lakh.
Apr 25, 2021, 16:04 PM IST
Indigo to disburse all refunds to passengers for ticket cancellations due to Covid Lockdown by January 31
The Supreme Court had ordered all airlines to make complete payments of refunds to passengers by March 2021.
Dec 07, 2020, 12:20 PM IST
Deep industry losses to continue into 2021, says International Air Transport Association
They said that the passenger numbers are expected to plummet to 1.8 billion which is 60.5% down on the 4.5 billion passengers in 2019.
Nov 24, 2020, 23:53 PM IST
Pakistani airlines could be banned by 188 countries over pilot licensing issue
Due to the licence scam, flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has already been barred from flying to the UK and the European Union.
Nov 08, 2020, 16:57 PM IST
'Attention all passengers': Japan Airlines ditches 'ladies and gentlemen' for gender-neutral greetings
“We aspire to be a company where we can create a positive atmosphere and treat everyone, including our customers, with respect,” Japan Airlines spokesman Mark Morimoto said.
Sep 29, 2020, 19:05 PM IST
