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Submit Revival Plan Within 30 Days: DGCA Advises Go First Airline

Indian aviation watchdog DGCA has advised Go First to submit a comprehensive restructuring/revival plan for a sustainable revival of operations, within a period of 30 days.

May 25, 2023, 18:36 PM IST

Aviation Minister Urges Domestic Airlines To Start More International Flights

The aviation minister also stressed the need for having more wide-body aircraft in the fleets of domestic carriers for making an international civil aviation hub in the country.

May 25, 2023, 11:35 AM IST

DGCA To Audit Go First Airline's Preparedness Ahead Of Flight Resumption

Budget air carrrier Go First airline has cancelled all its flights till May 26 and is expected to resume ops from May 27, as per an internal memo to the employees.

May 25, 2023, 11:24 AM IST

Akasa Air Launches ‘Take Off Tuesdays’ Airfare Sale, Offers 10 Percent Discount On Flight Tickets

Passengers flying on any Tuesday on an Akasa Air flight can avail a flat 10 percent discount on Saver and Flexi base fares across all flights.

 

May 22, 2023, 17:52 PM IST

10 Fastest Private Jets In The World

A private jet is a small and luxurious jet owned by DNI individuals or companies for efficient transportation, saving time taken in a commercial airliner. These jets are advanced and quick, a reason why they are preferred by wealthy customers around the world. The modern day private jets are becoming faster than ever, with companies like Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault and Gulfstream all fighting to make their planes more modern, fast and luxurious. Here's a look at the top 10 fastest private jets in the world.

May 22, 2023, 09:38 AM IST

Lack Of Strict Rules Resulting In Increased Unruly Passenger Behaviour On Flights

While 190 intoxication cases on flights were reported in 2020, 121 cases were reported in 2021 and the incidents of alcohol abuse rose to 143 in 2022.

May 21, 2023, 22:55 PM IST

Akasa Air Commences Flights From Kolkata Airport, Now Connects All Metro Cities

With Kolkata added as a destination, Akasa Air customers will have an option to travel seamlessly from Bengaluru to Guwahati via Kolkata with no change of aircraft. 

May 18, 2023, 18:32 PM IST

Akasa Air Passenger Detained For Smoking In Plane's Lavatory At Bengaluru Airport

An Akasa Air passenger flying from Ahmedabad to Bengaluru, was found smoking in the aircraft's lavatory and was detained by CISF at the KIAL.

May 17, 2023, 19:56 PM IST

Star Air Launches Direct Flights From Belagavi to Jaipur, Deploys Embraer E145

The launch of a new Belagavi to Jaipur direct flight services will open opportunities for students, traders, merchants, working professionals and tourists across the two cities.

May 15, 2023, 17:48 PM IST

Drunk Male Passengers Molests Cabin Crew On Dubai-Amritsar Flight, Arrested

As per the initial reports, Rajinder Singh, who belongs to Kotli village in Jalandhar, got into a heated argument with the air hostess and allegedly molested her, the police said. 

May 15, 2023, 17:02 PM IST

Akasa Air Opens India’s Only Door Trainer, Expands Its Learning Academy

The India’s only Akasa Air door trainer for next generation aircraft enables the cabin crew to practice normal and emergency situations in a realistic environment. 

May 15, 2023, 16:34 PM IST

YouTuber Intentionally Crashes Plane For Increasing Followers, Jailed For 20 Years: Watch Video

A YouTuber crashed his plane in California to get more views and subscribers on the video, is now being imprisoned for 20 years.

May 12, 2023, 14:09 PM IST

Joe Biden-Led US Govt Proposes New Rules For Airline Cancellations, Delays

The Transportation Department of the US says it is working with the airlines to reduce cancellations and delays as air travel could exceed pre-coronavirus pandemic records.

May 09, 2023, 16:15 PM IST

Manipur Unrest: Air Ticket Prices For Imphal-Kolkata Flights Touch Rs 20,000

AirAsia, Flybig, and Alliance Air on Monday scheduled eight relief flights for the stranded people during the prevailing situation in Manipur. 

May 08, 2023, 22:19 PM IST

Go First Crisis: DGCA Directs Airline To Stop Ticket Sales Immediately, Issues Show Cause Notice

Go First Insolvency: Aviation Regulator DGCA has directed Go First to stop the sale of all tickets with immediate effect till further notice. 

May 08, 2023, 15:19 PM IST

Myanmar Airways International Launches Chennai-Yangon Direct Flight Services

With the launch of non-stop flights of Myanmar Airways International, travellers from Chennai can visit Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Ngapali Beach among others.

May 08, 2023, 14:55 PM IST

Manipur Violence: Air India Extends Waiver On Rescheduling, Cancellation Charges

Manipur Violence: Several state governments are working on plans to evacuate their citizens out of the violence-hit Manipur via air route. 

May 08, 2023, 13:09 PM IST

Air India Sky Marshal Caught At Sri Lankan Airport With Loaded Gun, Delays Flight By 4 Hours

A slew of incidents of carrying firearms has been reported by the Colombo Airport authorities, but this is for the first time an Indian sky marshal has been arrested.

May 07, 2023, 21:21 PM IST

Go First Insolvency Severely Impacts Airfare, Flight Ticket Prices Soar Upto 50 Percent On Airline's Routes

The Delhi-Leh airfare, served extensively by Go First, is going upto Rs 38,000 for a round trip journey, if you are planning to travel later this month.

May 07, 2023, 15:06 PM IST

Frustrated Passenger Makes Bomb Threat After Missing Flight In US

The police officers arrested the unruly passenger because of the threat he made regarding the JetBlue flight travelling from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.

May 05, 2023, 15:04 PM IST