December 1st, 2022 7:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore Airlines Increases the Number of Its Airbus A380 Flights to Sydney

[caption id="attachment_71950" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Source: samchui.com[/caption] Singapore Airlines will resume operating two daily A380 flights to Sydney while bringing back its quad jet service to Melbourne and Hong Kong. It occurred shortly after it was disclosed that starting in May of next year, Singapore-Frankfurt-New York JFK would transition to the 777-300ER. The A380 to Hong Kong, Melbourne The double-decker is a common mode of transportation for Singapore Airlines between... Read More

November 30th, 2022 12:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Tata Sons & Singapore Airlines Reach an Agreement on Air India

According to Tuesday's announcement from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), Vistara would be merged with Air India, with a goal of finishing the process by March 2024, subject to regulatory approvals. After that, SIA will own 25.1% of the combined AI-Vistara-AI Express-AirAsia India Pvt Ltd (AAIPL) business, with Tatas owning the remaining 74.9%. SIA Investment As soon as this integration is finished, SIA will invest $250 million, valuing the... Read More

November 26th, 2022 6:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Carried over 10 Crore Fliers in First 10 Months of 2022

In its monthly report, the nation's aviation watchdog, Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA), reported that domestic air passenger traffic increased annually by 59.16% in the first ten months of 2022. During the same time period, domestic airlines in India carried nearly 10 crore passengers. January-October 2022 Domestic airlines carried 98.83 crore passengers between January and October 2022 compared to 62.96 crore during the same time last year. The increase in... Read More

November 24th, 2022 11:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nepal Airlines Intends to Restart its Four Weekly Flights to Delhi

[caption id="attachment_71020" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Source: exyuaviation.com[/caption] The flag carrier of the Himalayan country, Nepal Airlines Corporation, has urged the civil aviation authority to reverse its unilateral decision to reduce the number of flights on the lucrative Kathmandu-Delhi sector from 14 to 10 per week for failing to make use of the recently opened Gautam Buddha International Airport. According to PTI, in a statement released on Tuesday, Nepal Airlines Corporation... Read More

October 28th, 2022 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Has Granted IndiGo Permission to Wet Lease Turkish Airlines’ Boeing Planes for Six Months. This Is What It Means

The aviation regulator has denied IndiGo's request to wet lease Boeing planes from Turkish Airlines for up to two years, according to sources quoted by PTI. The DGCA has allowed the low-cost carrier to wet lease the planes for up to six months. The request for a longer term lease was denied because the DGCA cited the risk of diversion of traffic rights in collusion with a strong foreign carrier... Read More

October 27th, 2022 11:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

This Winter, Domestic Airlines Will Operate Fewer Flights

Domestic airlines will fly 21,941 flights per week this winter, 1.55% fewer than last year's 22,287 weekly flights, despite the fact that this is expected to be the most profitable quarter since airlines resumed service following the pandemic lockdown in 2020. This is primarily because airlines have been unable to increase capacity due to a severe clog in the supply chain, particularly with aircraft engine makers such as Pratt and... Read More

October 26th, 2022 9:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

On the Day of Diwali, Airlines’ Passenger Load Factor Significantly Declines

On October 24, Diwali Day, most airlines reported lower occupancy, with their passenger load factor falling significantly to the range of 65 to 70% as opposed to 80 to 85% on recent days. On Monday, the day of the Diwali celebration, the largest Indian airline, Indigo, experienced PLF of 64.5%, while Vistara and Air India reported PLFs of 63.5% and 67.3%, respectively. Industry insiders claim that one of the key... Read More

October 19th, 2022 1:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Performance Sep 2022: Vistara Tops On-Time Performance Charts

The Aviation Regulator, DGCA, released the Domestic Airlines Performance Report for September 2022. According to the data released by the Regulator, passengers carried by domestic airlines in September stood at 103.55 Lakh, which is slightly greater than August's 101.16 lakh and July's 97.05 lakh passenger mark, witnessing steady growth. Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-September 2022 were 874.24 lakhs as against 531.11 lakhs during the corresponding period of the... Read More

October 16th, 2022 9:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Alliance Member Airlines and the Benefits You Need to Know

[caption id="attachment_64655" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Airbus A340 in Star Livery, Source: Star Alliance[/caption] Star Alliance - you might have noticed it while reading the news or booking tickets on the respective airline's website, where specific airlines assert membership in the Alliance. If you are from India, you may have read our stories citing Air India as a Star Alliance member. What exactly is Star Alliance, and what are the benefits you... Read More

October 6th, 2022 12:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Finance Ministry Modifies ECLGS; Airlines Can Now Take Up to Rs 1,500 Crore Loan

The Ministry of Finance has given a much-needed boost to the Aviation Sector. Recognising that an efficient and strong civil aviation sector is important for the economic development of the country, the Department of Financial Services (DFS) modified Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) on Tuesday. Under ECLGS 3.0, airlines can now avail of up to Rs 1,500 crore loan, a move that will help airlines to tide over their... Read More

September 23rd, 2022 8:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Enters the List of World’s Top 20 Airlines; Named Best Airline in India and Southern Asia

India’s finest full-service carrier, Vistara, known for its best-in-class service, brings home many airline titles at a time when many developments are happening around the sector in India. The airline has moved eight places up from last year to reach 20th position worldwide; marking the entry of the airline into the World’s Top 20 list for the first time. Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022: At the coveted Skytrax World Airline... Read More

September 17th, 2022 1:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Performance August 2022: Air Passengers Grew 4 Percent to 1.01 Crore

The Aviation Regulator, DGCA, released the Domestic Airlines Performance Report for August 2022 on Friday. According to the data released by the Regulator, passengers carried by domestic airlines in August crossed the one crore mark with 101.16 lakh passengers, which is slightly greater than July's 97.05 lakh. Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-August 2022 were 770.70 lakhs as against 460.45 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year... Read More

September 15th, 2022 11:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Etihad Airways Rated One of the World’s Most Punctual Airlines

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, ranked among the most punctual carriers in the Middle East and worldwide over the peak summer period, based on the data from global aviation analytics group OAG. Since April, Etihad has achieved an on-time arrival performance rating within 15 minutes of 83%. Etihad consistently operates towards on-time arrival performance and lowest cancellation rates: In its Punctuality League ratings since April... Read More

August 20th, 2022 4:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

FlyBig Airlines Completes 1 Year of Services at Tezu Airport, Arunachal Pradesh

FlyBig, India's newest friendly regional airline, provides connectivity to destinations that were hitherto not accessible by air under the UDAN initiative. This regional airline focuses on connecting tier-2 cities within India. Flybig flies to areas which are worth a serene domestic travel trip. To provide air connectivity under UDAN, FlyBig airlines completed its first commercial trial flight in the Guwahati - Tezu route on 15 August 2021. With this August,... Read More

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