July 17th, 2020 6:52 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo and SpiceJet to Wet Lease Planes to Launch Long Haul International Flights

India is gearing up to reopen its international operations with various nations with all the preventive measures. The renowned airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet are gearing up to launch long-haul flights to international destinations. The largest airline of India, IndiGo, has not finalised the destinations where it will fly. It is expected that the airline might fly to London and Paris both. As of SpiceJet, the airline will be launching flights... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Gulf Carrier Emirates Not to Participate in Air India Stake Sale

The next big thing in Indian aviation is the sale of the national carrier, Air India. While the government has put the entire stake in the troubled carrier on the market, there are speculations floating around as to who might bid for Air India and increase their market share in the country. There were also some rumours that the Gulf-based carrier, Emirates might also be the one to place a... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Additional Security Protocol for Airlines to Come This Week in Light of P&W Engine Issues

Indian aviation regulator, The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) met with officials of Pratt & Whitney, IndiGo, GoAir and Airbus to review the frequent in-flight shutdown of engines which both the airlines are facing since the induction of the A320Neo planes in early 2016. The aviation watchdog has said that it will come out with additional security protocol within a week for these airlines who are facing Pratt &... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

GoAir Minication Flysmart Offer for Delhi: Ticket Fare Starts at INR 1769

Similar to the discount offer for flyers from Mumbai, GoAir has announced Minication Flysmart fare offer for people from Delhi. The lowest fare starts at INR 1769 on Delhi-Lucknow route. The offer applies for travels between 1 July to 30 September 2019 for bookings made between 18-23 June 2019. The customers can also enter the promo code ‘GOAIR 10’ and avail another 10% discount on the ticket fare. According to... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Express Reports 35% Drop In Net Profit, Blames High Fuel Cost

Air India Express, the regional subsidiary of Air India, has reported a net profit of Rs 169 crores in the financial year ended in March 2019. The net profit dropped 35% when compared to Rs 261 crores it reported in the same period last year. The airline blames high fuel cost for the profit loss. Meanwhile, the airline recorded a 16% growth in revenue at Rs 4202 crores in 2018-19,... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 2 COMMENTS

IndiGo Flew 50.75 Lakh Passengers in October, Surge in Baggage-Related Complaints: DGCA

The domestic market leader IndiGo flew 5 million passengers in October 2018, becoming the first airline to achieve this feat. Based on the report released by the government regulatory body of airlines Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), IndiGo has flown 50.75 lakh passengers in October. The airline continues to remain as the biggest carrier last month having a market share of 42.8% followed by Jet Airways and Air India... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

GoAir Planning To Enter Wide Body Aircraft Segment In The Future

Reportedly, GoAir has asked two of the giant airlines - Airbus and Boeing, for placing bids on total 20 widebodies and 200 narrow-body aircraft's. Commenting on this, the Managing Director of GoAir, Jeh Wadia said that the low-cost carrier (LCC) had planned on adding one new aircraft every month in the future to its fleet of aircraft. Goair Is Mulling over the Wide-body Operations Reportedly, GoAir is currently operating thirty-seven... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Launches Daily Flights From Mumbai And Delhi To Rajasthan’s Udaipur And Jodhpur

Rajasthan is one among the popular tourism destinations in India. India’s full-service carrier Vistara has decided to cash in the tourist crowd visiting the place by launching daily flights to Udaipur and Jodhpur from Delhi and Mumbai. Earlier this month, Vistara had launched flights to Mumbai and Udaipur as well. Both cities witness significant improvement in number of visitors, both from India and abroad. Vistara Mumbai-Udaipur and Mumbai-Jodhpur flight schedule... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Fuel Supply Might Be Stopped For Air India From October 18 If Airline Defaults Again

Air India has yet again defaulted on its promise to pay its dues to the oil companies. On October 5, Air India had received a warning that if they did not make the lump-sum payment of what they owe to the oil corporations, fuel supply for the airline will be stopped effective October 11, 2019, in six major airports of India. According to reports from PTI, to its reply, Air... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

GoAir First Flight from Guwahati to Aizawl to Start Tomorrow: Check Prices

The domestic low-cost carrier, GoAir announced the start of its new flights from Guwahati connecting Aizawl, Mizoram a few days back. The airline had announced that the first flight would take off from Guwahati on October 15 and that happens to be tomorrow. GoAir Flight from Guwahati to Aizawl Details The flight number for the new GoAir flight between Guwahati and Aizawl is G8 248 and this flight would depart... Read More

July 17th, 2020 9:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet CMD Ajay Singh To Keep The Airline’s Operations Transparent

Everyone can see what the aviation industry is going through during the time of lockdown. Airlines can’t operate but have to pay for fixed costs. SpiceJet CMD, Ajay Singh said in an interview recently that the airline’s operations are going to be transparent during the time of the crisis. What he meant by transparency was that the airline is going to accept bookings for dates after May 3, 2020, when... Read More

July 17th, 2020 12:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Government Hastens Air India Disinvestment Process, Stalls All Promotions and Appointments

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has directed Air India to freeze all promotions and appointments in the wake of its proposed privatization. DIPAM has also ordered that the airline can only start a new flight service unless it comes under a dire emergency. “The direction came almost a week back. It says that due to impending privatization, no major initiatives have to be taken up. There... Read More

July 17th, 2020 12:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Comes Down With A Rescue Plan For Its Debt

Air India has a burden of huge debt around its neck. As per reports, the amount of the total debt of Rs 55,000 crore at the end of March 31, 2018, has risen to a total of Rs 58, 351.93 crores at the end of March 31, 2019. The debt comprises of both the working capital debt and aircraft-related debt. Air India's financial situation remains grim as the government moves... Read More

July 17th, 2020 12:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Might Extend Its Order of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners For London Heathrow Airport

Vistara is the only private full-service carrier in India. While the other full-service carrier in India is the national airline, Air India, most eyes are on Vistara now as the airline is planning to expand its wings outside India. Vistara has already started flights to destinations like Singapore, Thailand and others. The carrier is also going to receive its first lot of Boeing 7878-9 Dreamliner planes which will be the... Read More

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