Flights

IndiGo to charge Rs 100 for check-in at airport counters, do this to save money on service charge

IndiGo's service fee of Rs 100 for check-in at the airport counters is already effective from October 17, 2020.

Oct 19, 2020, 14:37 PM IST

Photos, videos allowed in flights, not recording gadgets that create chaos: DGCA

The clarification comes a day after the DGCA had said that a scheduled flight will be suspended for a period of two weeks if anyone is found taking photographs inside the plane. Airlines were also asked to take necessary punitive action against those found clicking pictures inside the aircraft.

Sep 13, 2020, 20:58 PM IST

Ban on flights to Kolkata from six cities extended till August 31

Suspension of passenger flights to Kolkata from six metros with a high prevalence of COVID-19 cases has been extended till August 31, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

Aug 11, 2020, 14:49 PM IST

Centre issues fresh guidelines for international passengers arriving in India amidst COVID-19 situation

Centre said that the States can develop their own protocol with regards to quarantine and isolation as per their assessment post-arrival of passengers in the state concerned.

Aug 02, 2020, 20:26 PM IST

DGCA issues circular to airlines on handling unruly passengers amid COVID-19

DGCA said for identification, prevention and management of unruly passengers in the context of COVID-19, operators should develop in-flight procedures to manage such situations.

Jun 24, 2020, 23:43 PM IST

DGCA says locust swarm post threat to flights, issues guidelines for pilots

The aviation regulator advised pilots to consider the impact of a large number of locust on the windshield which may impact their forward vision and stated that use of wipers in the windsheild will only worsen the situation.

May 29, 2020, 20:39 PM IST

West Bengal issues guidelines for air travel as domestic flights resume services from May 28

All passengers are required to submit filled-up self-declaration form at the time of arrival, said the advisory issued by the government.

May 26, 2020, 14:28 PM IST

Domestic air travel resumes in India after 2 months, 630 flights cancelled

Consequently, many passengers reached the airports on Monday only to be told by the airline staff that their flights have been cancelled. Many people took to social media to vent their anger.

May 25, 2020, 20:47 PM IST

No bookings for middle seat after June 6, Supreme Court tells Air India, asks Bombay HC to take final call

The court said that after June 6, Air India will operate its non-scheduled flights in accordance with the interim order to be passed by the Bombay High Court.

May 25, 2020, 17:03 PM IST

Relief to passengers: Indian railways to start counter ticket booking from today

In a big move, Indian railways has started to sell tickets from the counters. These bookings will be available for 200 special trains starting from 1 June. To know more, watch the video

May 22, 2020, 08:12 AM IST

Vistara sends senior staff members on leave without pay in May, June

Vistara airline on Tuesday (May 5) announced that it has decided to send its senior staff on compulsory leave without pay for up to four days in months of May and June as the airline battles coronavirus crisis and a falling economy. 

May 05, 2020, 14:44 PM IST

5,500 GoAir employees to go on leave without pay till May 3

In March, the Wadia Group-owned airline asked its employees to go on LWP on a rotational basis besides cutting their salaries.

Apr 19, 2020, 14:57 PM IST

Dense fog affects rail traffic under Northern Railways, 12 trains delayed — Check list

According to Northern Railways, both Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani and Rewa-Anand Vihar Rewa Express were running late by 4:15 hours.

Jan 24, 2020, 07:32 AM IST

Dense fog delays 20 Delhi-bound trains running late — Check list

A thick blanket of fog was seen in the wee hours in the national capital on Saturday.

Jan 18, 2020, 08:43 AM IST

AQI touches 1600 at several places in Delhi-NCR; 32 flights diverted

The visibility at Delhi airport dropped to 300 metre as AQI in the national capital was recorded at 625 on Sunday. 

Nov 03, 2019, 13:47 PM IST

Kerala rains: Flight operations at Cochin airport resume after 2 days

Flight operations at Cochin International Airport resumed on Sunday noon, after being suspended for two days due to incessant rainfall in the state, leading to massive landslides and severe waterlogging.

Aug 11, 2019, 14:29 PM IST

Pre-monsoon rains lash Mumbai again; flights hit, local trains disrupted

Rains poured over south Mumbai, eastern and western suburbs and in many areas of adjoining Raigad, Thane, Ratnagiri and Palghar districts on Sunday.

Jun 04, 2018, 22:30 PM IST

IndiGo, Air India Express among top 5 cheapest airlines in the world

AirAsia X at the top has an average of USD 0.07 per km.

May 27, 2018, 17:26 PM IST

AirAsia offer: Domestic flight tickets to start from Rs 850, international at Rs 1,999

The fares would be applicable for travel between October 1 to May 28.

Mar 25, 2018, 23:18 PM IST

Over 2,200 flights cancelled in US as major storm hits East Coast

The storm dumped more than a foot of snow in western and northern parts of New York state.

Mar 02, 2018, 22:16 PM IST