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IndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy to train fresh pilots as junior first officers

IndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy for Cadet Pilot Program, offering a 21-month course including training at 43 Air School in South Africa.

Is buying just hotel stocks better or a collection of stocks which gain from travel hungry Indians? 17 stocks from the whole tourism ecosystem

There can be a debate on whether, after the run up that hotel stocks saw in the last three years, are they cheap or not, and whether one should buy them now. But when it comes to tourism and the possibility that it will grow at a much faster rate, there is little room for debate. Now the question is if one buys only one set of stocks, for example hotel stocks, they come with their own plus and minus, right from the business risk of that industry to the fact that in tourism business, there are many segments, so there is a premium segment, there are travelers who travels by train and stay in medium size hotel which are not even listed. But then he has spent money in booking his ticket which has been captured on a railways ticketing platform. So, why not have that railway ticketing platform in a small portion of the portfolio.

India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years

China is urging India to resume direct passenger flights after a four-year hiatus, but India resists due to ongoing border tensions. The 2020 Himalayan clash severely strained relations, leading India to block Chinese investments and apps. While China seeks flight resumption for economic recovery, India demands border peace first.

IndiGo shifts international operations to terminal 3 at Lucknow airport

IndiGo has announced that starting today, all international flights at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow will operate from the newly constructed terminal 3. The airline has proactively informed passengers through SMS, calls, and emails about this change. IndiGo advises passengers to check their terminal by retrieving their PNR on the airline's website or mobile app to avoid any inconvenience.

Good time for IndiGo to grab market share in international segment: Pieter Elbers

​If you look at international, though, we do 33 destinations today and they are pretty much in the region and some of the regional and I would say beyond regional expansions, which we recently did, starting flights into Africa, starting flights into Indonesia and starting flights into Central Asia, have been extremely encouraging.

Delhi airport launches automatic self-drop baggage machines for quick check-in within 30 seconds. Here's how it works

Delhi Airport launches self-service bag drop, enhancing efficiency with 50 units across Terminals 1 and 3. This new system reduces check-in time to 30 seconds, available with Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo. It eliminates boarding pass or biometric checks, streamlining passenger experience.

DGCA de-rosters Mumbai ATC officer after near-miss incident

In the early hours of Saturday, IndiGo flight 5053, arriving from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (IDR), landed on runway 27 while Air India flight 657 was still in the process of taking off for Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV). Both flights involved Airbus A320neo aircraft. The close timing of the landing and takeoff created a hazardous situation that could have resulted in a significant accident.

Akasa Air well on path to profitability; will launch more intl flights: Co-Founder Aditya Ghosh

Akasa Air, co-founded by Aditya Ghosh, is progressing towards profitability and expanding its reach to South and Southeast Asia. In under two years, the airline has grown to a fleet of 24 planes with over 4,000 employees. Ghosh emphasizes a customer-focused, consistent approach to operations and plans further international and domestic expansions.

Smooth flying: India plans to simplify immigration checks for international trips

The Indian government aims to develop airports as transit hubs for South Asia, incorporating a strategy called the confluence of flights. This allows travelers on connecting flights under the same ticket number, or PNR, to complete customs and immigration checks at their initial departure point and final destination, bypassing intermediary checks during layovers.

Air India introduces Fare Lock option: Comparison of fees, terms and conditions with IndiGo, SpiceJet

Air ticket fare lock: Air India recently introduced the Fare Lock facility, which is a smooth approach to improving the reservation process, according to the airline. Other airlines, too, offer this facility. Let us see their terms and conditions.

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.

IndiGo derosters 6 crew members in connection with Delhi-Varanasi flight bomb scare incident

IndiGo has derostered two pilots and four cabin crew members of the Delhi-Varanasi flight that saw 176 passengers being evacuated after a bomb threat earlier this week, according to sources. On May 28, following the bomb threat, which later turned out to be hoax, all the passengers were evacuated through emergency slides from the aircraft at the Delhi airport.

Bomb scare on Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight at Delhi airport, passengers evacuated

Cyclone Remal: IndiGo airlines reschedules and cancels some flights

In a statement, the airlines said, "IndiGo has rescheduled and cancelled some flights due to Cyclone REMAL and the NOTAM issued in Kolkata. Passengers have been informed of all changes in advance and being provided real-time updates on social platforms".

Passengers face inconvenience as Kolkata Airport suspends flight operations amid cyclone 'Remal' scare

Passengers complained that the airlines did not inform them about the cancellation of their flights through email or registered phone number. Some of them demanded hotel costs and food allowance from the airline. Flight operations at Kolkata airport were suspended for 21 hours due to cyclone 'Remal'.

Why we must stand with standing passengers (from our sitting seats)

It turns out that the last outpost of consistent law enforcement in India is very strict about all passengers sitting down during take-off, landing and turbulence. Not because like the Enforcement Directorate it can, but because you can't wear a seat belt if you're not sitting, and wearing a seat belt is a non-negotiable safety procedure. Airlines would prefer you to die sitting down if there is a mishap.

IndiGo faces criticism from Neelesh Misra over chaotic flight experience

Renowned storyteller Neelesh Misra shared his unpleasant experience flying with IndiGo, criticizing the airline for chaotic boarding procedures and delays. Despite IndiGo's apology, Misra expressed disappointment in the airline's service, prompting a wave of similar complaints from other passengers on social media. This incident highlights growing concerns about customer satisfaction and service quality in the airline industry.

Google Wallet launched in India: Step-by-step guide on how to use it; how it is different from Google Pay explained

Google Wallet: This article is about how to use Google Wallet and how different is it from Google Pay. As per Google, this wallet can be used for various utility functions like storing Air India, Indigo Airlines flight boarding pass, PVR and INOX cinema tickets. Read here to know more.

Air India's basic culture is bad, should be shut down: Ghulam Nabi Azad

Former Minister Azad criticizes Air India's 'bad culture' after flight cancellation. Crew shortage monitored by Ministry of Civil Aviation. Air India Express apologizes for disruptions. Vistara also faced pilot shortage issues in April.

IndiGo announces trial of in-flight entertainment on Delhi-Goa route

IndiGo, India's largest airline, is set to introduce in-flight entertainment on its Delhi-Goa route from May 1, offering passengers access to content through the IndiGo app. This three-month trial service will require passengers to use their personal headphones and will be activated after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude.

Dubai International Airport limits incoming flights as city reels from record rainfall

Emirates has suspended Dubai onward connection check-ins till midnight April 19 due to weather challenges. IndiGo too issued a travel advisory, while the Indian Embassy in Dubai issued helpline numbers for stranded passengers.

You can now exit airport through departure gates. Check new rule here

BCAS's new guidelines allow passengers to exit aircraft at departure gates during long flight delays, reducing inconvenience. Issued on March 30, these measures aim to address rising congestion and flight delays. BCAS Director General Zulfiquar Hasan emphasized joint decision-making between airlines and security agencies for passenger deboarding. Smart security lanes and full-body scanners are planned for improved airport experiences. Measures include timely baggage arrival directives and fines for non-compliance.

"Indigo Haye Haye": Flyers protest at Delhi airport as airline cancels Deogarh flight; Video inside

IndiGo cancels Delhi-Deoghar flight: Travellers aboard an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Deoghar expressed their frustration at Terminal 2 of Delhi airport after the airline unexpectedly cancelled their journey. In a video, passengers could be heard chanting "Bandh Karo, Bandh Karo" and expressing their disappointment with "Haye haye." IGI Airport bore the brunt of the adverse weather conditions, impacting several flights either arriving in Delhi or scheduled to depart from the capital. Flight tracking data from Flightradar24 indicated that 51 flights encountered delays, with an additional 11 cancellations at the IGI Airport.