Good news for air travellers! Parliament passes bill to hike compensation in case of death, injury, lost baggage
Once the bill gets the nod of the President and becomes an Act, the law would require Indian carriers to pay compensation amount that is equivalent to the rates paid by their global counterparts.
Mar 12, 2016, 10:27 AM IST
IndiGo, AirAsia, 6 others owe Rs 220 crore to AAI: Govt
Eight private domestic airlines, including most profitable IndiGo and Tata Sons-invested AirAsia India and Vistara, did not pay dues to the tune of Rs 220.16 crore to Airport Authority of India last year, the Lok Sabha was informed Thursday.
Mar 10, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
No decision yet on fate of 5/20 rule: Govt to airlines
Caught in a bind over the '5/20 norms' for domestic carriers to fly overseas, the government today conceded the demand of the promoters of old airlines for a "patient" hearing on the issue even as it said no decision has been taken on the fate of the regulation.
Mar 09, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
International Women's Day: Airlines operate many all women crew flight
Several domestic airlines Tuesday operated all-women crew flights to mark the International Women's Day with national carrier Air India flying three international flights with such crew.
Mar 08, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Airlines owe Rs 3,030 cr to AAI
Various airlines, including the defunct Kingfisher, owed Rs 3,030 crore to the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at the end of December last year, the government said today.
Mar 03, 2016, 15:12 PM IST
Private carriers, Tata Sons clash over overseas flying norms
The war of words between a grouping of four private Indian carriers and two new Tata Sons-invested airlines over a norm for starting international operations escalated Wednesday with the latter being accused of not acting in national interest by opposing the rule.
Feb 24, 2016, 19:50 PM IST
Tata Group bats for 5/20 norm removal in aviation
Tata Group Wednesday called for abolishing the controversial 5/20 norm for local carriers, saying the rule has only "benefited foreign airlines" and its removal would help "improve" India's air connectivity with the world.
Feb 24, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience? - Part IV
Zee News is the highly popular Hindi News channel of India’s largest television network ZMCL.
Feb 21, 2016, 18:51 PM IST
Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience? - Part III
Zee News is the highly popular Hindi News channel of India’s largest television network ZMCL.
Feb 21, 2016, 18:50 PM IST
Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience? - Part II
Political Quirky may be actually Active behind unresolved issue of Jat reservation Fight.
Feb 21, 2016, 18:48 PM IST
Jat reservation row: Why are protesters putting public at an inconvenience?
The Shocking Reports from ASSOCHAM doubts hidden forces may actually be active behind Nationwide quirky of Jat Reservation.
Feb 21, 2016, 18:47 PM IST
India's decision to auction air-traffic rights disappointing: Qatar Airways chief Akbar Al-Baker
Disappointed at India's decision to auction air-traffic rights, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al-Baker Monday said it was against the country's interest to "restrict" foreign carriers from operating freely in its air space.
Feb 15, 2016, 22:50 PM IST
Airfares to be cheaper? Govt to ask airlines to pass on benefits of low fuel prices to passengers
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju, however, said the government will not dictate on air ticket rates.
Jan 31, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Now, handcuffs for domestic airlines to restrain unruly flyers
Indian carriers will now start carrying plastic handcuffs, called arresters, to restrain unruly passengers.
Jan 28, 2016, 09:43 AM IST
Five ways to avail cheap airfare in 2016
Here are five ways to avail cheap airfare in 2016.
Jan 15, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
Yummy flying! Now get personalised meal on Air India
Flying with national carrier Air India is getting all the merrier and yummier after the airline launched a personalised meal system on its flights.
Dec 10, 2015, 23:34 PM IST
Airlines flying towards record $33 bn profits: IATA
The aviation industry is set to post a second consecutive year of net profits in 2015, nearly doubling them to USD 33 billion (30.1 billion) thanks to low fuel prices, its trade association said Thursday.
Dec 10, 2015, 21:50 PM IST
Chennai floods: Know which flights are cancelled!
In the wake of incessant rain and heavy downpour in Chennai leading to floods that have affected normal lives, various domestic flights have cancelled their services to and fro from the city.
Dec 02, 2015, 19:48 PM IST
Airlines tumble on Paris attack as Asia stocks retreat
Asian markets mostly fell Monday following the deadly weekend terror attacks in Paris -- with airline stocks taking a beating on concerns over the tourism industry.
Nov 16, 2015, 13:58 PM IST
