AIRLINE TICKETS
Air India Express announces Splash Sale, offering tickets starting Rs 883
Under the “Biggest Splash Sale Ever” offer, Air India Express is offering two types of tickets. The Xpress Lite fares starts from Rs 883 and are being offered without convenience fee. The Xpress Value fares start from Rs 1096.
Air India changed the tickets of an elderly couple, placing them on different flights
An elderly couple's tickets were altered by Air India without their knowledge. Dushyant Arora shared the incident involving his partner's heart patient parents set to fly to Newark, New Jersey, but found their destinations changed when attempting to check in.
Air India Express moves to new campus, joins Air India in Vatika One-on-One complex in Gurugram
Air India Express has moved its headquarters to the Vatika One-on-One complex in Gurugram, now sharing the campus with Air India's main office. The new facility emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and a future-ready approach, featuring "The Patterns of India" theme in its design. It boasts an open floor plan with natural light, collaborative spaces, and gender-inclusive amenities. The airline aims to enhance productivity with ample meeting rooms and private areas.
Want to make airways the new railways, says Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, aims to make air travel affordable to the common man by addressing airfare fluctuations. The steps to be taken to achieve this will be taken by the ministry. Despite the UDAAN scheme and market growth, external factors like Covid have impacted airfares. Discussions to reduce prices are forthcoming, prompted by concerns over high fares during peak seasons and the need for better price regulation in the rapidly growing aviation market.
IndiGo, Air India upgrade playbooks to keep up with India's rising middle class
India's rising affluence is driving a significant shift in the lifestyle of the middle class, with a growing preference for premium products and experiences, both on the ground and in the sky. Airlines are capitalizing on this trend by offering luxurious amenities to cater to the surging demand, such as roomier seats, gourmet meals served on designer tableware, and lavish vanity kits.
Vistara nimble enough to make course corrections: CEO Vinod Kannan
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan stated the airline is agile in making adjustments during disruptions, as it navigates its merger with Air India. The carrier aims for growth through the merger, emphasizing the importance of full service carriers in India's market. Kannan expects the merger to be finalized by year-end, pending NCLT approval.
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Air India introduces new feature, passengers can now lock fares for two days with extra charges
Air India, now under the Tata Group's ownership, has unveiled a new offering called 'Fare Lock' to enhance passenger convenience and flexibility in travel planning. This feature allows customers to reserve a chosen fare for a period of 48 hours, enabling them to solidify their travel plans while retaining the selected fare. With a nominal fee, travelers can now secure their desired fare for two days, streamlining the booking process and providing peace of mind.
Japan Airlines and IndiGo Agree on Codeshare Partnership; enables JAL to expand reach to 14 IndiGo destinations in India
Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo announced a codeshare partnership benefiting customers with more travel options between Japan and India.
Indian Airlines ride AI: Human-like responses for passengers, lesser workload for agents
Artificial intelligence is transforming the Indian aviation industry, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency for airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Akasa Air. From AI virtual agents handling diverse queries to AI chatbots with trillions of parameters, these technologies are streamlining processes and improving passenger experiences. The adoption of new-age technologies like AI and machine learning is on the rise across the industry, promising advancements in areas such as computer vision and data-backed decision-making.
For women travellers, IndiGo introduces new feature for seat selection
IndiGo introduces new feature for female passengers during web check-in, offering visibility of seats booked by women travelers, aligning with #GirlPower ethos.
Airfares peaking as travellers in Europe, Asia seek savings
Airfares in Europe and Asia are plateauing or declining, signaling a slowdown in post-COVID travel demand. Airlines are facing challenges with higher costs and limited aircraft availability.
Cyclone Remal: Price of flight ticket from Kolkata surges to Rs 80,000 before operations were closed for 21 hours
Kolkata airport experienced a surge in air fares up to Rs 80,000 as travellers rushed to fly out before the Cyclone Remal shutdown. Operations resumed after 21 hours, with significant passenger traffic and high ticket prices.
Tips to book the cheapest flight ticket to your destination
Airlines often adjust prices based on demand. Consider flying on weekdays (typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays) and during the shoulder seasons (spring and autumn) to avoid peak travel times with inflated prices. If your destination has some wiggle room, research nearby airports or alternative cities that might offer cheaper flights.
IndiGo announces foray into business class after record profit
IndiGo said that business class will be available on the busiest routes of the country which sees heavy corporate traffic and will be operational before the end of this year. Coming August, around IndiGo’s anniversary, more details on product offering, launch date and routes will be unveiled.
Extra passenger found standing on IndiGo flight. How it happened
A standby passenger boarded an IndiGo flight from Mumbai airport, taking a confirmed passenger's seat, leading to a delay. The error was noticed by a crew member before departure. In related news, domestic air passenger traffic increased by 3.88 percent in April, with IndiGo's market share rising to 60.6 percent.
IndiGo boards standby passenger in place of confirmed ticket holder; later deboarded
A standby passenger boarded an IndiGo flight at Mumbai airport in place of a confirmed ticket holder, leading to a slight delay in departure. IndiGo mentioned an error in the passenger boarding process of flight 6E 6543 to Varanasi, where a standby passenger was allotted a seat reserved for a confirmed passenger.
Travel credit cards: 5 smart things to know
A travel credit card is specifically designed to provide benefits that are related to travel expenses.
High airfares remain a challenge, says Thomas Cook India's Madhavan Menon
Thomas Cook India's Executive Chairman Madhavan Menon highlighted high airfares and limited airline capacity as significant challenges affecting both leisure and business travelers in India. Despite an increase in scheduled flights, the demand-supply constraints are expected to ease only in the long term with the introduction of new aircraft. Menon outlined the company's plans to expand its physical network through owned and franchise outlets and enhance its digital presence.
Club Vistara to soon be a part of Air India's Flying Returns as merger process kicks off
Tata Sons aims to complete the merger by year-end. Vistara's Club Vistara to merge with Air India's Flying Returns. Integration details include tier status and points transfer. Singapore Airlines Group supports Air India-Vistara merger. Vinod Kannan and Campbell Wilson lead the integration. NCLT approval awaited.
AI-Vistara merger will strengthen presence in India: Singapore Airlines
The Singapore Airlines Group announced that the proposed merger between Air India and Vistara will strengthen its multi-hub strategy and enable continued participation in India's growing aviation market. Upon completion, SIA will hold a 25.1% stake in an expanded Air India Group. The SIA group reported a 24% rise in net profit for FY 2023-24 due to strong air travel demand. Vistara and Air India have begun integrating their frequent flyer programs, with Club Vistara merging into Air India's Flying Returns.
'Autorickshaw fare is more than airline fare,' says Delhi HC while refusing capping of airfares
The Delhi High Court declined to cap airfares across India, stating that the airline industry is highly competitive and faces significant losses. The court emphasized that market forces should determine ticket prices and that the industry is already well-controlled, with substantial investments. It ruled out the need for new regulations and dismissed two petitions seeking fare regulation. The petitions, filed by advocate Amit Sahni and consumer rights activist Bejon Misra, aimed to prevent arbitrary pricing by airlines.
Air India, Vistara CEOs to address staff about proposed merger on May 13
Air India and Vistara chiefs will address staff on May 13 regarding the proposed merger of the two airlines. The merger, announced in November 2022, entails Vistara merging with Air India, with Singapore Airlines acquiring a 25.1% stake in Air India. Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group, is part of the deal. The townhall meeting, to be held in a phygital mode, will feature Air India CEO Campbell Wilson and Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan, who is also the Chief Integration Officer for the merger.
New rule to impact flight ticket prices: Find out which air ticket prices to get cheaper or expensive
Flight ticket price: Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has come out with a direction which has potential to make the base fare of a flight ticket affordable. DGCA also came out with another directive about a child below 12 years of age to be seated with a parent. Know here how these two directives can make flight ticket cost more expensive.
"Worst is behind us," says Vistara CEO as pilot woes slashed capacity; time to be customer friendly now
Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan assured staff that the worst is over following flight disruptions due to pilot issues. Operations stabilized after capacity cuts and resignations. Challenges included pilot rosters, new contracts, and operational issues. Kannan acknowledges learning experience and emphasizes customer focus for airline's recovery. Compensation offered to affected passengers.
FLY91 partners with IBS Software for commerce platform
FLY91, India's youngest regional airline, has teamed up with IBS Software to enhance its commercial operations with a modern reservation system. This partnership aims to offer a convenient and cost-effective air travel option for underserved routes in India. By leveraging IBS Software's technology, FLY91 plans to provide dynamic pricing and expand its services to connect smaller cities, benefiting both passengers and airline partners.
Vistara temporarily reduces flight operations amid disruptions
Vistara announces temporary reduction in flight operations to ensure network connectivity, following significant cancellations and delays due to crew unavailability. The airline expresses concern over customer inconvenience and deploys larger aircraft on select routes to accommodate passengers.
Indian airlines to operate 24,275 weekly domestic flights in summer schedule
Indian airlines will increase weekly domestic flights by nearly 6% during the summer schedule starting March 31, with 24,275 departures per week from 125 airports. New airports like Azamgarh, Aligarh, and Chitrakoot are proposed by scheduled carriers, according to DGCA.
Air India Express ramps up network and flight frequencies to capture summer travel boom
Air India Express has expanded its 2024 summer schedule with over 360 daily departures, focusing on increased frequencies to various destinations in response to heightened travel demand. IndiGo and SpiceJet are also geared up for the summer season by introducing new routes and enhancing flight frequencies.
FLY91, India's newest airline, hits the skies
FLY91, India's newest airline, launched commercial services with an inaugural flight from Goa to Bengaluru. The regional carrier plans to connect tier 2 and tier 3 towns, including routes to Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, and Nanded under the government's UDAN scheme.
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