Forcing low airfares on Gulf route may attract litigation:Govt
Making Indian carriers offer low airfares on the Gulf route might result in discriminatory pricing and attract litigation by foreign airlines, according to the Civil Aviation Ministry.
Aug 14, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Aviation Ministry plans to launch website where passengers can file complaints against airlines
Aviation ministry is mulling over a plan to launch a website where air passengers can register their complaints, which will be forwarded to the airlines
Aug 13, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
63 SpiceJet pilots face action for violating duty hour norms
Aviation regulator DGCA has taken action against 63 pilots of SpiceJet for operating flights beyond their stipulated duty hours, the government said Thursday.
Aug 11, 2016, 17:06 PM IST
New civil aviation policy could spur demand for planes: Boeing
New civil aviation policy can spur a "potential demand" for more wide-bodied planes, Boeing said Wednesday as it projected India to see a demand for 1,850 new aircraft worth USD 265 billion over the next 20 years.
Jul 20, 2016, 18:10 PM IST
Now, airlines to pay up to Rs 20,000 per flier for flight cancellation or denying boarding
As of now airlines offer a meagre amount of up to Rs 4,000 for both denied boarding and cancelling a flight. However, from August 1, the compensation for such events paid by airlines to flier will go up to Rs 20,000 per individual.
Jul 17, 2016, 21:54 PM IST
Protectionist policies and vested interests making it hard to do business in India: AirAsia CEO
AirAsia group chief Tony Fernandes has said it was hard to do business in India due to protectionist policies and "vested interests", but his joint venture carrier AirAsia India was here for a long haul.
Jul 17, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
From August 1, pay less for flight ticket cancellations
From August 1, all airlines and carriers will not be able to charge additional for cancellation of tickets more than the basic fare plus fuel surcharge.
Jul 13, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
Government permits 100% FDI in airlines
Foreign investors, barring overseas airlines, can now have up to 100 percent stake in local carriers, the government Monday said unveiling significant reforms.
Jun 20, 2016, 17:14 PM IST
This is what Anand Mahindra has to say about Civil Aviation Policy!
Much to the delight of air passengers, the government on Wednesday cleared the new Civil Aviation Policy wherein it also capped airfares at Rs 2,500 for an hour-long flight.
Jun 16, 2016, 17:23 PM IST
Govt will not allow a repeat of Kingfisher Airlines: Raju
"We will not allow a repeat of Kingfisher," Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said Sunday alluding to the collapse of the airline founded by Vijay Mallya, who left India recently after running debts of some Rs 9,000 crore.
Jun 12, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Bad news for air passengers! Govt rules out capping of airline fares
Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said restricting the air fares will not make good business sense as it could also jeopardise the government's regional connectivity plan as such a move may discourage airlines to fly on non-profitable routes.
Coming soon! Government to fix norms for ticket cancellation, baggage and denied boarding
The Civil Aviation Ministry is likely to announce soon new norms for ticket cancellation, baggage and denied boarding, amid the increasing number of complaints on these issues.
Jun 05, 2016, 19:47 PM IST
27 flights diverted as bad weather triggers chaos in Delhi Airport
At least 27 flights scheduled to arrive at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi last evening were diverted to other nearby airports due to the bad weather in the national capital.
May 30, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
Happy flying! Air tickets of 1-hour flights could cost just Rs 2,500
In a move that could take thousands of air travellers on a 'happy journey', air tickets for journeys up to 1 hour flight could be charged just Rs 2,500 only.
May 04, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Government to consider 49% stake sale in loss-making Air India
Indebted Air India, which last made an annual profit in 2007, has seen its market share shrink in recent years amid rising competition from private carriers.
Mar 23, 2016, 15:08 PM IST
India plans to invest $120 bn in airport infrastructure: President
India is planning to invest over $120 billion in the development of airport infrastructure and aviation navigation services over the next decade with the civil aviation sector poised for fast growth, said President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday.
Mar 16, 2016, 23:49 PM IST
Air India expects to post first operating profit of Rs 8 crore this fiscal
With substantial improvement, Air India is expected to post an operating profit of Rs 8 crore in the current fiscal, the government said today.
Mar 15, 2016, 18:27 PM 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
Air India plans hedging fuel costs up to 25%
As it looks to turnaround, Air India plans to hike the limit for hedging fuel costs to 25 per cent amid oil prices hovering at low levels
Mar 06, 2016, 16:35 PM IST
