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December 11th, 2022 1:32 AM 0 COMMENTS

Go First Introduces Daily Direct Flights to Mopa International Airport, Goa

Go First, the ultra-low-cost carrier, has announced new flights to the New Mopa International Airport, North Goa (GOX). With the inauguration of the new Airport on December 11, 2022, Goa now boasts two Airports to cater to the needs of travellers. Go First marked its presence at the new Goa Airport by announcing daily direct flights from three key cities to the new Mopa International Airport to provide more connectivity options... Read More

December 9th, 2022 1:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo to Connect New Goa International Airport to 8 Cities Across India

IndiGo, India's leading carrier, announces 12 daily and 168 weekly new flights to and from the soon-to-be inaugurated New Goa International Airport (Mopa, North Goa) effective from January 05, 2023. With this, the New Goa International Airport gets connectivity immediately to 8 cities across India, making it the largest-ever new station launch for IndiGo. Inauguration of Goa's Second International Airport: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Goa's second international airport... Read More

December 2nd, 2022 8:27 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates Celebrates Completing Two Decades of Service to Cochin

It needs a knee-jerk reaction to start a thing, but it takes passion and purpose to continue it. If it is for 20 long years, then definitely a milestone to celebrate. Emirates, today, is celebrating 20 years of flying to Cochin, a significant milestone that needs commendation. To mark the major milestone, flight EK530 arriving from Dubai at 08:05, received a water cannon salute from Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL).... Read More

December 2nd, 2022 7:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia India Announces Season Offer: Flight Tickets Start at Rs 1497

AirAsia India, a prominent Indian airline, has just announced its season sale. The sale is for select routes and will be applicable on bookings made till December 6, 2022. Note that the booking made must be for travel between the dates of January 10 to April 13, 2023. You can book your flight tickets directly through the official website of AirAsia India or the airline's mobile app. If you want... Read More

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

December 1st, 2022 6:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

Conflict Between Jet Airways Owners and Creditors over the Company’s Recovery Plan

The future of Jet Airways is uncertain since its creditors and new owners cannot agree on a plan to save the Indian airline from bankruptcy. If a crucial court hearing on Tuesday ends without a resolution, creditors may contact India's aviation ministry to request permission to liquidate Jet's assets. "There are concerns the resolution plan may fall apart so we are looking to see if we can at least get... Read More

November 30th, 2022 12:37 AM 0 COMMENTS

Go First Further Indulges in a Government Loan Program for $49 Million

Go First, an Indian low-cost carrier, has been granted a government loan once more as it gets ready to restart operations. The carrier has had a difficult few months as it battles to meet demand as a result of planes being grounded. The current loan is a component of a government programme launched to provide financial assistance to industries most severely impacted by COVID lockdowns. Borrowable of Funds In accordance... 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 29th, 2022 12:54 AM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates and Air Canada Sign Codeshare Agreement

Emirates and Air Canada made the start of their codeshare agreement official. Through their collaboration, the carriers' customers will be able to travel conveniently to 46 markets across three continents, including those in America, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Read More: Emirates, Air Canada Sign a Codeshare Agreement to Offer Customers Better Experience Beginning on December 1 for travel, codeshare tickets will be made available... Read More

November 29th, 2022 12:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Relaxes Regulations, IndiGo Secures a 1-year Lease on a Boeing 777

The DGCA has loosened regulations for Indian carriers wishing to wet lease aircraft, which is a great move. Instead of the previous six months, IndiGo is now permitted to use its leased Turkish Airlines 777s for up to one year. Wet Lease Deals The regulator has reached a compromise with the airline, one month after the DGCA denied IndiGo's proposal for a two-year wet lease arrangement. According to Business Standard,... Read More

November 26th, 2022 9:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Scoot Joins International Air Transport Association

Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Group, has attained International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership and joined the community of 300 IATA members across 120 countries. The membership is only awarded to those airlines that meet IATA's Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards in airline operations. Commenting on the IATA membership, Mr. Leslie Thng, Scoot's Chief Executive Officer, said: We are honoured to become an IATA member. This international recognition... Read More

November 26th, 2022 7:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Alliance, HSBC Australia Launch HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card

The HSBC Star Alliance Credit Card will allow Australians to earn Star Alliance Points on everyday purchases and convert them into miles or points across Star Alliance carriers' frequent flyer programmes, as well as accelerate their path to Star Alliance Gold Status through everyday spending. The card is the world's first credit card created in collaboration with an airline alliance, and it will be issued solely on Visa credit. Star... 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 26th, 2022 4:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

The Number of Indian Airports Offering 5G Networks Is Gradually Growing

The 5G rollout in India is accelerating at a pace with focus on Airports. The two telecom companies, Airtel and Jio, are attracting potential users as they start to cover all of the major cities and business hubs. High-speed connectivity is already starting to be seen at several airports in India, though there is still a long way to go before 5G is spread throughout the country. Bharti Airtel has... Read More

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