January 19th, 2022 4:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Cancels India-US Flights Over 5G Deployment Concerns

Air India has curtailed its operations to the USA from India ahead of the 5G deployment in the US. The warnings from US aviation regulator Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and CEOs of various US airlines about possible 5G interference with aircraft’s radio altimeter is the reason behind the decision. Air India informed the change in flights via its official Twitter handle. “Due to deployment of 5G in the USA, our... Read More

January 18th, 2022 1:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air on Course to Fly in the Summer of 2022

India’s upcoming and most awaited airline Akasa Air seems to be on track for its first flight this summer. From being in the preliminary stages of setting up the airline to finding high-profile investors, signing an aircraft deal with Boeing and deciding upon the airline’s branding, CEO of Akasa Air, Vinay Dube has really brought the airline into fruition. Things have been going well as far as the airline is... Read More

January 15th, 2022 10:56 PM 0 COMMENTS

Go First Launches Free Meal, Seat Selection

Go First, India's ultra-low-cost airline is now making its services even more affordable with its latest offer for a free meal and seat selection for travellers taking off from Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Bengaluru. Flying with Go First will aid in striking off the 'save money' goal from your new year's resolution if you are planning on catching a flight between January 11th-31st 2022. On its website, the... Read More

January 14th, 2022 4:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

India’s Air Traffic Recovery Could Be Delayed to the End of 2023: CRISIL

Due to the crippling effects of the second COVID-19 wave in India, air traffic is predicted to drop in the 2022 fiscal, and the total recovery will only be possible by the fourth quarter of the following year, Indian analytical company CRISIL said in a report. However, despite modest debt servicing requirements, robust business models and healthy liquidity covers will sustain airport operators' credit quality this fiscal year. CRISIL's forecast... Read More

January 12th, 2022 2:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Akasa Air Established to be a Low-Cost-Carrier, Summer Launch Upholds

In a recent interview on January 11, the CEO of upcoming Indian airline Akasa Air, Vinay Dube has confirmed that it will not be an ultra-low-cost carrier. As far as the launch of the airline is considered, the airline is expected to begin its operations in mid-2022 even though it still awaits the crucial Air Operator Certificate (AOC). All the previous rumours regarding the upcoming airline claimed that Akasa Air... Read More

January 9th, 2022 10:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indigo Will Withdraw Services of 20% of its Scheduled Flights as Omicron Spreads

The largest domestic airline Indigo has said in a statement on Sunday that it will be cancelling around 20% of its flights as the country witnessed a significant surge in the number of cases of Covid-19 with the widespread Omicron variant. The airline will also be waiving off the change fees till March 31, 2022 keeping in mind the consumer needs. For those unaware, change fees is paid by a... Read More

January 7th, 2022 4:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Has Suspended Most of Its Flights in India

IndiGo, India’s number one budget or low-cost airline, has suspended most of its flights amid the rising Omicron threat in the country. Multiple flights between cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, and three major airports of West Bengal, including Bagdogra, Durgapur, and Kolkata, have been suspended for three months. West Bengal recently announced that flights to Kolkata from Mumbai and Delhi will be restricted and that only two flights per week will... Read More

January 7th, 2022 4:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

More Than 100 Passengers Tested COVID-19 Positive on Milan-Amritsar Flight

A total of 125 passengers on a chartered Milan-Amritsar flight tested positive for COVID-19. According to health officials, they will be held in isolation. According to Airport Director V K Seth, the charter flight, which landed at the Amritsar airport at 11.30 am on Thursday, had a total of 179 passengers. Italy is one of the ’at at risk’ countries, as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation list. Hence, according... Read More

January 4th, 2022 7:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo to Launch Tiruchi – Tirupati Flights From January 18

IndiGo airline will launch services from Tiruchi with Tirupati from January 18. On four days a week -- Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays -- the budget carrier IndiGo will fly an ATR aircraft with 72 seats on the Tiruchi-Tirupati route. According to the Hindu news publication, the slots are already authorised for the airline to commence the service. At 5 pm, the flight will depart Tirupati and arrive in Tiruchi... Read More

January 3rd, 2022 11:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

How To Get 20% Off on Next Booking with Go First

Go First, formerly known as GoAir, provided a 20% discount for fully-vaccinated travellers on Tuesday. Travellers on GoAir domestic flights will now take advantage of the GOVACCI scheme to get a discount. According to the airlines, the offer is only valid for travellers who are doubly vaccinated at the time of ordering domestic flight tickets and are based in India. Passengers must show their vaccination status on the Aarogya Setu... Read More

December 31st, 2021 11:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

West Bengal Pauses Flights from UK to Kolkata From January 3

In the wake of the rising Omicron concern, the West Bengal government has decided to temporarily pause all direct flights from the United Kingdom to Kolkata, effective from January 3. The government made the decision in response to an alarming increase in Omicron cases around the world. From January 3, 2022, all travellers arriving in West Bengal from non-at-risk countries will be required to undertake COVID-19 testing at their own... Read More

December 31st, 2021 11:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

UAE-India Travel Becomes Difficult in the Light of New COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Flight bookings to and from India may decline as a result of the country's top airports adopting new COVID-19-related requirements for all passengers. Due to an increase in Omicron instances, Delhi and Mumbai, India's two largest flight hubs, have issued updated passenger arrival procedures. According to a source cited by Gulf News, the new bookings have stalled, and families appear hesitant to travel under the new Covid restrictions because it... Read More

December 28th, 2021 7:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Receives Eight Airbus A320Neo Aircraft From Leasing Company BOC Aviation

Under a purchase-and-leaseback agreement signed in March 2021, BOC Aviation Limited delivered the last of eight Airbus A320Neo aircraft to InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo). BOC Aviation is a state-owned global aircraft operating leasing company based in Singapore. According to a statement from BOC Aviation, the Airbus A320Neo aircraft is powered by CFM Leap engines. “The delivery of these eight aircraft underlines the excellent partnership we have developed with IndiGo, India’s... Read More

December 27th, 2021 9:51 PM 0 COMMENTS

Handover of Air India to Tata Group May Be Delayed Until January 2022

According to a government official, Tata Group’s takeover of debt-ridden national airline Air India will likely be delayed until January. The procedures are taking longer than expected. In October, the government accepted the highest proposal for 100% equity shares of Air India and Air India Express, along with a 50% investment in ground-handling business AISATS, from a Tata Sons subsidiary. The government signed the purchase contract with Tata Sons to... Read More

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