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October 27th, 2022 9:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Etihad Airways Starts Using SAF Provided by Japan

The first Etihad Airways aircraft to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) provided by ITOCHU Corporation and NESTE departed today from Tokyo Narita airport for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The first international airline to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Japan was Etihad, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, thanks to a partnership in which ITOCHU provided Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad. The historic flight, EY871,... Read More

October 27th, 2022 12:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Has Lifted the 50% Cap on SpiceJet Flights

The Indian aviation regulator DGCA lifted the 50% cap on SpiceJet flights on Friday. SpiceJet airline can operate at full capacity beginning with the winter schedule, which runs from October 30th to March 25th, 2023. In the winter schedule, airlines will operate 21,941 domestic flights per week. The number of weekly flights will be 1.55% lower than the previous winter schedule of 22,287 flights. "In the upcoming Winter Schedule 2022,... 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 27th, 2022 11:34 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Will Lease Two Boeing 737 Planes to Air India Express

According to a source, budget airline Air India Express is looking to lease two Boeing 737 aircraft from full-service carrier Vistara to expand its winter schedule. Air India Express and Vistara are both part of the Tata group, including Air India and AirAsia India. According to a source close to the situation, the two narrow-body planes will be inducted into the Air India Express fleet on a short-term lease in... Read More

October 26th, 2022 9:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airports in India Are Evolving into Aviation Hubs

India has always desired to become a major aviation hub. Now that domestic airlines and airports are cooperating, this ideal is slowly but surely coming true. A hub airport serves as a connecting point for air travellers to reach their destination. An individual travelling on Emirates from India might arrive in Dubai (a hub) and then board another Emirates flight to London. Similar to this, an Indian traveller flying from... 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 26th, 2022 9:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Due to a Delayed 787 Delivery, Vistara Has to Cancel Several Flights to Europe

Due to a hold-up in the delivery of its leased Dreamliner aircraft, Vistara will have to postpone future flights to Europe for a little while longer. The airline was forced to postpone the debut of a number of new long-haul flights as a result of Boeing's production problems with the 787. It chose to lease a Dreamliner as a temporary solution, but even that has been postponed by a few... Read More

October 26th, 2022 11:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

IWPA Felicitates IndiGo for Women Empowerment in Aviation and Aerospace

Can you imagine an Airline without Women? Serving many positions and roles, women play a crucial role in the Aviation Industry. According to the International Society of Women Airline Pilots 2021, in terms of gender equality in the flight deck, India (12.4 percent) is ahead of countries like Ireland (9.9 percent), South Africa (9.8 percent), Australia (7.5 percent), Canada (7 percent), USA (5.5 percent), UK (4.7 percent) among others. India... Read More

October 25th, 2022 1:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Flight Test Lands Successfully at Donyi Polo Airport, Marking It Ready for Operations

[caption id="attachment_65754" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Credits: MoCA Social Handle[/caption] The last time we provided an update about Hollongi Greenfield Airport was in August. The Airport was supposed to commence commercial operations but couldn't due to technical issues. But now, Arunachal Pradesh is set to make its mark in the Indian Civil Aviation space. Read to know why the beginning of this Airport is essential to the North Eastern Region. Arunachal Pradesh:... Read More

October 22nd, 2022 7:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet SpiceLock: Now Lock the Fare Without Passenger’s Name for 48 Hours

In one of our earlier stories, we discussed the consumer mindset and times when a Fare Lock is needed while booking flight tickets. SpiceJet, India's favourite airline, has announced the re-introduction of SpiceLock, which is much more flexible for passengers. Read to know the complete details. SpiceJet SpiceLock: SpiceLock is a unique service from SpiceJet that allows passengers to lock their desired fare for 48 hours (2 days) without a... Read More

October 20th, 2022 9:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Bolsters Domestic Connectivity; Introduces 8 New Flights on 4 Sectors

IndiGo, India’s leading carrier with 57.70 per cent market share, has announced the launch of 8 new exclusive flights on 4 sectors on its domestic network. The airline will operate its flights on the Bhopal-Udaipur, Ahmedabad-Jammu, Ranchi Bhubaneshwar, and Indore-Chandigarh routes in its winter schedule for 2022. Of the new connections, the Bhopal - Udaipur flight is a Regional Connectivity Scheme route and will increase accessibility between Madhya Pradesh and... Read More

October 18th, 2022 11:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia India Launches Diwali Sale With Fares Starting at Rs 1299

AirAsia India, the No 1 on-time performance carrier, has announced its Diwali Sale. Light up your Diwali with all-inclusive special fares starting at Rs 1299 on AirAsia India domestic flights. The airline has an ongoing Grand Sale too. Read to know the complete details. AirAsia India Festive Sale The airline at 00:00 hours announced its Festive Sale today! As part of the sale, AirAsia India is offering flight tickets starting... Read More

October 18th, 2022 10:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Launches Festive Sale With Fares Starting at Rs 1499

The holiday season is around with festive vibes! What good time to plan travel along with family and friends at home? IndiGo, India's leading carrier, has a reason for you to plan a holiday this festive season, as the airline has launched an all-inclusive three day festive sale. Read to know the sale details. Also Read: IndiGo to Fly Daily Direct From Tiruchirappalli to Kuala Lumpur IndiGo Festive Vibes Only... Read More

October 17th, 2022 3:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Visa Sign a 10-Year Exclusive Partnership

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has signed a global strategic agreement with Visa, the world's leader in digital payments, as part of a new 10-year exclusive partnership. This latest collaboration enables Privilege Club to enhance and expand its portfolio of co-branded payment initiatives with key financial partners across key markets worldwide. Also Read: Qatar Airways Wins the Airline of the Year Award by Skytrax for an Unprecedented Seventh Time Qatar Airways... Read More

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