Apply same rule for all players: Spicejet on OTP system review
With the aviation regulator DGCA reviewing airlines' on-time performance (OTP) mechanism at four airports, budget carrier SpiceJet on Monday called for applying same rules for all players and making the system more efficient.
Jan 30, 2017, 19:05 PM IST
DGCA allows domestic carriers to roll out zero bag charges
Aviation regulator DGCA has now allowed domestic carriers to roll out "zero bag" fares and charge penalty against check-in baggage for tickets booked under such an offer.
Nov 12, 2015, 14:17 PM IST
Domestic air traffic grows by 14% in September
The seat occupancy across airlines, however, clocked lower than August 2015 due to the end of tourists season, DGCA said.
Oct 20, 2015, 19:49 PM IST
Domestic carriers to operate 1,400 more flights this winter
The winter schedule of the Indian airlines commences from the last Sunday of October while the summer schedule starts from the last Sunday of March.
Aug 07, 2015, 17:06 PM IST
Private carriers in financial stress, asked to take corrective steps: Minister
Private domestic carriers are in varying degree of financial stress and have been told to take corrective measures to strengthen their balance sheet without compromising the safety of operations, Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma informed Lok Sabha Monday.
Jul 27, 2015, 20:09 PM IST
Domestic carriers should utilise bilateral agreements: Ashok Gajapathi Raju
Sending out a strong message, he said domestic airlines, both public and private ones, need to "pull up their socks" with regard to utilisation of bilaterals.
Jul 23, 2015, 15:46 PM IST
Vistara adds Bengaluru to its network; to fly daily to Delhi, Mumbai
Bengaluru will be the 10th destination for the Tata-Singapore Airlines JV.
Jun 15, 2015, 17:47 PM IST
Govt expects to finalise new aviation policy in a month
Government expects to finalise the much-awaited new aviation policy and revised international flying norms for domestic carriers within a month.
Jun 10, 2015, 18:36 PM IST
Review of 5/20 norms at 'formative stage', says Sharma
The process of reviewing the eligibility criteria for domestic carriers to fly overseas is at a "formative stage", the government said on Tuesday .
Apr 28, 2015, 16:04 PM IST
'India's domestic air travel demand growth highest worldwide'
Domestic air travel demand surged in India by 14.8 percent in February, the highest worldwide, partly on the back of airlines keeping ticket prices lower to stimulate market in lean travel season, global airlines body IATA said in its monthly traffic report on Thursday.
Apr 02, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
New civil aviation policy to be finalised shortly: Minister
Government is likely to finalise the new civil aviation policy shortly, Minister of State for civil aviation Mahesh Sharma said on Thursday.
Mar 26, 2015, 13:43 PM IST
Note on new aviation norms to be sent for inter-ministerial consultation
The Civil Aviation Ministry would soon send a note on the new norms for international operations for the domestic carriers for inter-ministerial consultation, official sources said here.
Mar 18, 2015, 21:56 PM IST
Govt plans to revise norm for domestic carriers to fly overseas
To address the imbalance between domestic and foreign carriers, government plans to revise a rule which require local airlines to have least five-year operational experience and 20 aircraft fleet to fly overseas.
Mar 10, 2015, 21:36 PM IST
Air fares come under Civil Aviation Ministry scanner
With most domestic carriers coming out with steep discounts, the "movement" of air fares has now come under the scanner of the Civil Aviation Ministry.
Feb 11, 2015, 22:28 PM IST
New Civil Aviation Policy expected in 3 to 4 months
The final proposal of the new civil aviation policy will be sent to Cabinet for approval soon, according to an aviation joint secretary.
Feb 04, 2015, 12:29 PM IST
'Airlines expected to post Rs 81 bn operating profit in 2016'
Domestic carriers are expected to post an operating profit of Rs 81 billion in fiscal 2016, a complete "U-turn" from the Rs 15 billion loss posted in fiscal 2014, rating agency Crisil Research said in a report.
Dec 30, 2014, 21:19 PM IST
No-frill carrier IndiGo remains market leader
Domestic carriers flew 28 per cent more people last month compared to a year ago, as no-frill carrier IndiGo remained the market leader by cornering 28 per cent share.
Oct 17, 2014, 19:30 PM IST
