AIRLINES OPERATIONS

The civil aviation ministry has requested airlines to avoid an abnormal surge in airfares for flights to and from Delhi due to the suspension of operations at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 following a roof collapse incident. The closure has led to flig...

Lufthansa has introduced an environmental charge on fares, aligning with EU regulations to reduce emissions. Surcharge of up to 72 euros to be applied on flights, offsetting costs of sustainable aviation fuel.

Indian carriers like MakeMyTrip, IndiGo, and Cleartrip have added direct flights to various destinations, leading to a significant increase in outbound tourist numbers from India.

The construction of the second airport in Delhi-NCR by Noida International Airport Limited (NIAL) owned by Zurich Airport faces delays impacting Indian airlines with capacity constraints. The project aims to bring relief to airlines amidst record ai...

A Malaysia Airlines flight, MH 199, from Hyderabad to Kuala Lumpur made an emergency landing back in Hyderabad due to a technical snag in one of the engines mid-air. The flight, carrying 138 passengers, took off from Rajiv Gandhi International Airpo...

The experts found a private plane that vanished almost 50 years ago. Barbara Nikita and her cousin Kristina Nikita Coffey, from Tennessee, led recent search efforts and contacted other relatives of the victims.

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 ...

SpiceJet Chief Ajay Singh announced plans to raise around USD 250 million in the next few months to boost operations amid challenges such as lessor and debt issues. Singh expressed confidence in overcoming obstacles, stating the airline's balance sh...

The chief of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Wille Walsh, warned that airlines may withdraw from the Indian market if concerns over taxation are not addressed. Several global airline groups including Emirates, British Airways, Lu...

GoAir has temporarily lost its slots and foreign bilateral rights to other airlines like Air India and IndiGo amidst diminishing chances of revival. In order for airlines from one country to operate international flights to another country, a bilate...

After the severe air turbulence killed one person and injured many others, the airline announced that it is reviewing all its safety guidelines. New rules have been introduced enhancing passenger safety.

InterGlobe Aviation, the parent company of IndiGo Airlines, witnessed a significant uptick in its stock price on Friday, with shares climbing almost 3% on the BSE to reach a new 52-week high of Rs 4,520. This surge followed a more than doubling of t...

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 per...

Egyptair plans daily flights between Delhi and Cairo to boost Egypt-India air traffic, with India's growing civil aviation market as a potential powerhouse for future growth.

The company’s international expansion will be gradual given that the aircraft delivery is expected in 2027. A critical question is whether the airline will be able to retain the advantage of a low-cost carrier once it expands in international market...

SpiceJet won the bid to operate 102 special flights, catering to over 13,800 pilgrims from Guwahati, Gaya, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and Vijayawada. The airline has leased an Airbus A340 on short term aircraft for the services

China Southern Airline to launch its longest flight route as ties with Mexico expand. This will be a non-stop flight in the onward segment even as the return journey will have a one stop flight.

Air India and IndiGo halted Dubai Airport operations due to historic rainfall, causing delays. Passengers advised to monitor flight status and contact staff for help. Emirates Airlines also affected by adverse weather, impacting flight operations.

Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan addresses operational challenges, cites stretched pilot rosters as a key issue. The airline cancels 10% of April flights after facing disruption due to pilot availability and other factors. Kannan acknowledges customer frust...