May 11th, 2022 11:36 PM 0 COMMENTS

Play, an Icelandic Carrier, Launches First Flight to Boston Today

Following a successful start to its US operations in April, Icelandic carrier PLAY will launch its maiden flight from Boston today. Over the next year, the airline intends to transport over 1 million people to and from the United States, with flights to New York and Orlando slated to begin later this summer. PLAY, an Icelandic low-cost airline, is ready to establish its second US destination, Boston Logan International Airport,... Read More

March 14th, 2022 6:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

With a New Partnership, Copa Airlines Hopes to Spread Cost of Tickets

Uplift, a California-based buy-now-pay-later solutions company, has partnered with Copa Airlines, Panama's flag carrier, to increase its reach in Central and South America. Passengers travelling with the airline may now stretch the cost of their ticket over several months, depending on the plan they pick, and utilise it on a variety of popular locations. Special partnership Owing to a partnership with Uplift, Copa Airlines will offer its guests the option... Read More

March 7th, 2022 2:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Low-Cost Airlines See an Increase in Load Factors

Just a year ago, the world was still trying to figure out what the word Delta Variant meant. The worldwide aviation sector was in a state of flux. Airlines like Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz were unsure about the crucial summer months ahead in Europe, where low-cost flight is the preferred mode of transportation. Low-cost airlines, on the other hand, are seeing a large growth in load capacity and passenger numbers... Read More

November 6th, 2021 9:26 AM 0 COMMENTS

Go First GoXstras Allows Passengers to Rent Cars With Eco Europcar, Details

India’s ultra-low-cost airline Go First (founded as GoAir) has partnered with car rental company Eco Europcar to provide chauffeur-driven cars to backpackers. The service is part of the carrier’s bouquet of value-added services and includes airport transfers, local and inter-city transfers across cities. The initiative – launched across 100 cities in India including 25 airports - allows Go First’s passengers to pre-book rides from airports, to their destinations from its... Read More

September 10th, 2020 7:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia Baggage Allowance Policies Detailed

AirAsia is the largest airline of Malaysia by fleet size and destinations and is one of the beloved carries around the globe. The carrier operates in 165 destinations spread across 25 countries. AirAsia provides amazing add-on services like the red lounge, premium flex and many more to their passengers to give them a comfortable flying experience. One of the best services that the carrier is widely popular is their baggage... Read More

September 9th, 2020 1:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet Baggage Allowance Policies, Extra Baggage Charges and All You Need to Know

SpiceJet is one of the most beloved carriers in Indian aviation. The low-cost carrier operates 306 flights every day over 35 domestic and 6 international destinations. To provide premium class services to passengers, the airline gives extraordinary services under the brand SpiceMax, SpiceBiz and SpiceLounge where guests can get additional services and enhance their travel experience. If you’re an avid traveller or you’re boarding the plane for the first time,... Read More

August 6th, 2020 4:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet Extra Seats Offer Will Allow Passengers to Book Entire Row: Check Details

Since the spread of Covid-19 has increased rapidly, social distancing has become the new normal. In the Aviation sector, all the airlines have been following strict guidelines which have been rolled out by the government to ensure the safety of passengers while travelling. Recently, to ensure that passengers feel extra safe while travelling, major airlines in India such as IndiGo, GoAir and Vistara is offering two seats to a single... Read More

July 16th, 2020 6:01 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Losses Almost Double in FY19 Owing to High Fuel and Operational Costs

Last financial year wasn’t necessarily the best one for the Indian aviation industry. The sector saw some serious losses and hurt financials because of the fuel and operating costs. The situation was severe enough to push a major airline out of operations as well. The full-service carrier, which is the joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines, Vistara has also joined the the league in reporting slightly disappointing financials. Vistara... Read More

July 16th, 2020 3:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Could Give Competition to Gulf Carriers like Emirates and Etihad

The only private service carrier in India, Vistara, which is jointly owned by Singapore International Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons might be gearing up to give a competition to the Gulf-based carriers Etihad and Emirates. According to a report by straitstimes, Vistara might be looking to induct more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, wide-body long haul planes into its fleet for an increased frequency to international destinations which are primarily being serviced... Read More

January 23rd, 2020 10:38 AM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara to Not Make Separate Brand for Operating All Economy Aircrafts on Low Income Routes

Vistara is currently the only private full-service carrier in India, and as we know, the Indian aviation industry has not been really kind to the full-service carriers because of the high operational costs and choice of the consumers leaning more towards the budget carriers. Now making adjustments according to the market conditions, Vistara is ready to make a shift to all-economy configuration for some of its aircraft in the coming... Read More

January 22nd, 2020 10:59 AM 0 COMMENTS

Demise of Jet Airways Became Boon for Other Carriers in India

The airline which was once known as the king of the skies, Jet Airways had to face a sad demise in April last year. The full-service carrier which connected India to many major cities across the world shut down its operations after being distressed by poor financials. However, now it seems that the exit of Jet Airways from the Indian aviation industry might have acted as a catalyst for the... Read More

January 14th, 2020 7:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara to Provide Only Economy Seats in Some Flights of Low Income Routes

Vistara, which is one of the two full-service carriers operating in India, and the only private full-service carrier in the Indian aviation industry, has decided to drop the Premium Economy and the Business class seats on some of its routes. Vistara has announced that it would be doing away with Premium Economy and Business class seats in some of its aircraft which will be flying on low-income routes, as per... Read More

July 17th, 2019 2:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Pakistan Reopens Airspace Saving the Operating Cost for Indian Domestic Carriers

In a relief to passengers travelling to the west, Pakistan has opened the airspace after 140 days. The re-opening drops the travel times and reduces the operating expenses for the airlines. It is worth noting that after the closure of the Pakistani airspace, the flights had to be diverted to a different route which was costing the airlines more fuel. Pakistan closed the airspace after India’s strike on Balakot terror... Read More

June 8th, 2019 9:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

Low-Cost Airlines of India Becoming More Valuable Than the Global Counterparts: Report

The unexpected growth of three budget airlines – IndiGo, SpiceJet and GoAir – creates market distortion, analyses Business Insider. According to a report published by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), the three low-cost airlines – IndiGo, SpiceJet, and GoAir – will make a record profit in FY 2019-20. Among the three, IndiGo alone will register a profit of USD 400-500 million, the report stated. Such profit is more... Read More

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