FOREIGN AIRLINES

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.

A passenger on an Air India flight found a metal blade in his meal, attributed to a vegetable processing machine. Chief Customer Experience Officer Rajesh Dogra confirmed the incident and stated that measures are being taken to prevent recurrence. R...

In May, domestic air passenger traffic grew 5.1% YoY to 138.9 million, 14% higher than pre-Covid levels, as per Icra. The Indian aviation industry outlook is stable with a continued recovery in passenger traffic and stable cost environment, expectin...

India's aviation industry is divided over the policy to freeze flying rights to Middle East nations, with Air India CEO Campbell Wilson advocating for limiting market access for foreign carriers.

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...

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, plans to start 10 new destinations in FY25, including Mauritius and another destination in Thailand. The airline focuses on fast international expansion and is entering the long haul market with business class in the...

Emirates president Tim Clark opposes India's protectionist stance to favor its carriers. The UAE requests more seats, Air India supports the move post-Tata takeover, and IndiGo ventures into long-haul travel with Airbus aircraft.

Malaysia Airlines is facing challenges in expanding its operations in India due to a shortage of flying rights. The airline has exhausted its rights to Indian metros and is now planning to increase frequency from Amritsar to seven flights per week f...

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...

India may exempt GST on services between foreign airline operators' head offices and local entities. The fitment committee is reviewing for a final tax exemption decision, considering maintenance services, rental costs, and hotel accommodation.

IndiGo, operated by Interglobe Aviation, announced plans to launch a new customized business product for India's busiest routes by the end of the year. CEO Pieter Elbers highlighted the company's commitment to innovation, aiming to provide more trav...

A travel credit card is specifically designed to provide benefits that are related to travel expenses.

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-suppl...

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 ...

Tata-owned Air India Express cabin crew returned to work after 25 colleagues reinstated, resolving disruptions. The management of the low-cost airlines also said it will will look into the issues raised by the union.

The strike by Air India Express cabin crew came to an end following management's agreement to reinstate the 25 terminated crew members and address union-raised concerns. This resolution occurred after a conciliation meeting led by the Chief Labour C...

CRISIL predicts Indian airlines to handle half of the nation's international air passenger traffic by 2027-28, up from 43% in the previous fiscal. This surge is driven by fleet expansion, new routes, and better domestic connectivity. Rising disposab...

While India had an open sky policy in air cargo that allowed unhindered movement by foreign airlines, the government amended it in 2020 to give Indian carriers a boost. With minimum earnings from passenger flights due to the pandemic at the time, th...

The merger of Vistara with Air India under a deal, wherein Singapore Airlines will acquire a 25.1 per cent stake in Air India, was announced in November 2022. While announcing its December quarter results, Singapore Airlines said the merger will bol...