Ria Lakshman

About the author: Ria is a lead news writer at Aviation Scoop. She writes from dawn to dusk, reads in the evenings, and draws at some ungodly hours. She loathes human interaction and finds solace in the sweet, musky smell of old books, and rain.

February 18th, 2022 8:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Government Employees Can Book Tickets on Private Airlines, States a New Guideline

The government of India has issued a memorandum regarding the travel provisions of the government employees, which states that they can book their tickets through private airlines. Earlier, the government staff were allowed to travel only by Air India. They were allowed to travel in other airlines only when Air India flights were not operating on the routes concerned. “It is clarified that the air travel on government account, both... Read More

February 18th, 2022 7:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

13 Airports in India May Soon Get New Names

The practice of changing the names of the cities and roads is not entirely new in India. This time, it is for airports. Several airports in India are likely to get new names soon. Union Minister Dr Bhagwat Karad has said that a related proposal was sent to the central government seeking a new moniker for as many as 13 airports in India. A PTI report, which first published the... Read More

February 18th, 2022 7:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ministry Signs MoU With Alliance Air for Promotion of Tourism in India

The Ministry of Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Alliance Air Aviation Limited (AAAL), a subsidiary of Indian Airlines, for boosting tourism throughout India. The aim is to position India as a preferred tourism destination, and Alliance Air, which primarily operates domestic routes as part of the government’s UDAN regional connectivity scheme, is a suitable partner for the mission. AAAL has a vast domestic network across India.... Read More

February 17th, 2022 8:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Port Blair Airport to Remain Close for Four Days a Week From March 1

Here's some vital information for those considering a trip to the Andamans and Nicobar Islands. From March 1 to May 31, 2022, the Port Blair airport, also known as Veer Savarkar International Airport, will be closed for four days each week. The Civil Aviation Department of the Andaman and Nicobar administration has issued a notification regarding the closure. The runway is being upgraded and re-carpeted during the period of closure.... Read More

February 17th, 2022 6:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Thiruvananthapuram Airport Gets a New Premium Lounge

The TRV International Airport Ltd (TIAL), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has announced the opening of a new lounge facility. Dubbed as ‘The Bird’, the lounge is located on level 1 near gate number 5 of the international terminal. According to Trivandrum airport authorities, the new lounge facility will elevate the comfort level of the passengers, providing superior experiences and seamless access. It covers an area of 276 sq.m. and comprise 68 seats.... Read More

February 17th, 2022 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Civil Aviation Ministry Removes the Restrictions on the Number of Flights Between India and Ukraine

According to a senior official, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has removed the restrictions on flights that can be operated between India and Ukraine under the bilateral air bubble agreement to make travel easier for Indians from the regions. India has recommended its people to temporarily leave Ukraine due to the current circumstances in the country as a result of rising tensions with Russia. Under the air bubble agreement, the... Read More

February 17th, 2022 5:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Delhi-Amritsar Flight Returns to Delhi After Facing a Technical Issue

On Thursday, a Vistara flight heading for Amritsar with 146 passengers experienced a technical issue and returned to the Delhi airport shortly after taking off. The technical snag was discovered on flight UK 697 from Delhi to Amritsar, according to a Vistara spokesperson. The pilots chose to fly around as a precaution and landed safely at the International Gandhi International Airport, Delhi. The airline said it was just a cautious... Read More

February 16th, 2022 6:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore Airlines Adds Ten Flights Connecting Singapore and India From March 27

Singapore Airlines has launched additional flights between India and Singapore starting from March 27, 2022. The airline is adding ten flights to India to Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Cochin and Chennai. The new Singapore-India flights are non-vaccinated Travel Lane flights, which means that the passengers will have to undertake a seven-day home quarantine in Singapore after their arrival. Travellers may also note that the short-term visitors will not be allowed to... Read More

February 16th, 2022 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Tribunal Refrains Mumbai Airport Authorities From Removing Jet Airways’ Assets From Airport Premises

In an interim relief to Jet Airways, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) to not remove the airline’s assets from Mumbai airport premises, including its hangar. The tribunal has also directed the airport authorities not to deny Jet Airways’ representatives from accessing its assets at the airport. In the order, the tribunal noted that although Jet Airways has stopped its operations, its former... Read More

February 16th, 2022 5:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet Turns Profitable in Q3 FY 2022 After a String of Losses

Budget airline SpiceJet has announced a standalone net profit of Rs 23.28 crore in the quarter ended in December 2021, compared to the Rs 56.96 crore loss reported in the same quarter last year. The total revenue for the Q3 FY 2022 stood at Rs 2,259.30 crore, a 33.95% rise compared to Rs 1,686.62 crore in the same quarter the previous year. SpiceJet is battling numerous legal complications, including an... Read More

February 16th, 2022 4:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

DMRC Proposes a 72km Long Metro Line Between Noida Airport and Delhi IGI Airport

In a presentation given to the officials of Yamuna Express Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has proposed to build a 72km long high-speed metro line connecting two airports, the upcoming Noida airport in Jewar and Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI airport). The proposed metro line between Delhi IGI airport and Jewar Noida airport will be constructed in two phases and 13 stations between the... Read More

February 15th, 2022 8:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

High Court Asks DGCA and AAI to Conduct a Feasibility Study for Expanding Shillong Airport

Meghalaya High Court has asked India’s aviation regulatory authorities, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI), to file affidavits indicating the possibility of expanding the Shillong Airport (a.k.a. Umroi airport) to accommodate long-haul flights and larger aircraft. Expanding the existing airport will significantly boost the state’s tourism, especially by reducing the time it takes for the tourist to reach the hill state. “Both... Read More

February 15th, 2022 8:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kempegowda International Airport Reports Two-Fold Rise in Rose Shipments

The Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru witnessed a two-fold increase in the rose shipments ahead of Valentine’s Day this year. According to a report, Bengaluru airport facilitated the export of approximately 5.15 lakh kilograms of roses to nearly 25 international and domestic destinations this year. In 2021, the airport reported 2.7 lakh kilograms of shipment. The domestic shipments too have witnessed an impressive rise. The domestic shipment of roses showed... Read More

February 15th, 2022 7:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Revises COVID-19 Travel Guidelines for International Passengers

Providing considerable relief to the international passengers arriving in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revised the COVID-19 guideline for the country that comes into effect from today. International travellers arriving in India do not require to undergo the mandatory seven-day quarantine as per the new COVID-19 guideline for India. Instead, the passengers will now have to self-monitor their health for 14 days. However, all passengers arriving... Read More

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