November 24th, 2022 11:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Nepal Airlines Intends to Restart its Four Weekly Flights to Delhi

[caption id="attachment_71020" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image Source: exyuaviation.com[/caption] The flag carrier of the Himalayan country, Nepal Airlines Corporation, has urged the civil aviation authority to reverse its unilateral decision to reduce the number of flights on the lucrative Kathmandu-Delhi sector from 14 to 10 per week for failing to make use of the recently opened Gautam Buddha International Airport. According to PTI, in a statement released on Tuesday, Nepal Airlines Corporation... Read More

November 20th, 2022 7:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Donyi Polo Airport to Boost Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh

[caption id="attachment_70535" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Photo: MoCA[/caption] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju in his welcome address said, "Opening of this airport will be a significant step towards boosting connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh. The dream of having an airport in the capital city of the state is coming true today." Chief Minister Khandu said, "Today is a... Read More

November 17th, 2022 1:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Becomes the First Indian Carrier to Join AAPA

Air India has joined two more aviation industry bodies FIA and AAPA as it embarks on a new journey following its privatisation, ahead of its planned merger with other Tata carriers. Air India is already a member of the Star Alliance and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the airline has announced its membership in two key industry bodies in order to strengthen its voice in the aviation sector. Federation... Read More

November 12th, 2022 4:33 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bangalore Airport’s New Terminal Building T2 Inaugurated by PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the New Terminal T2 of Kempegowda International Airport on Friday. Built with a cost of around Rs 5000 Crore, the new terminal will double the passenger handling capacity from the current 2.5 crore to 5-6 crore passengers per annum. Guiding Principles: The design and architecture of Terminal 2 have been based on four guiding principles: Terminal in a garden Sustainability Technology Art & Culture Terminal in... Read More

November 6th, 2022 1:41 AM 0 COMMENTS

Bengaluru’s Air Passenger Levels Have Returned to Pre-Covid-19 Levels

According to the Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) has returned to pre-COVID-19 passenger levels due to high traffic numbers recorded in the current fiscal year (FY) 2023 until October 26. As per BIAL, passenger traffic volumes increased by more than 102% in domestic travel and by about 85% in international travel in October 2022 when compared to October 2019. "Until the last week of October, the... Read More

October 28th, 2022 11:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

DGCA Has Granted IndiGo Permission to Wet Lease Turkish Airlines’ Boeing Planes for Six Months. This Is What It Means

The aviation regulator has denied IndiGo's request to wet lease Boeing planes from Turkish Airlines for up to two years, according to sources quoted by PTI. The DGCA has allowed the low-cost carrier to wet lease the planes for up to six months. The request for a longer term lease was denied because the DGCA cited the risk of diversion of traffic rights in collusion with a strong foreign carrier... 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 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 24th, 2022 6:46 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jammu and Kashmir’s Air Connectivity to Get Boosted

We have shared earlier about the recent developments happening with Jammu and Srinagar Airports. The announcements made during the 4th Heli India Summit with the theme Helicopters for last Mile Connectivity bring a significant boost to the air connectivity of the region. Let us read about the complete developments in this story. Jammu and Srinagar Airports: A civil enclave will be built in Jammu at Rs 861 crores, and Srinagar's... Read More

October 14th, 2022 7:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airport Updates: Noida International Airport Progress, AAI’s Special Campaign 2.0 and More

Welcome back to our new edition of Airport updates, an attempt to facilitate information on various infra enhancements, facilities and services being made available to passengers at airports and other miscellaneous updates. Dussehra, Gandhi Jayanthi, and Indian Airforce Day (8th October) - are all celebrated across the Aviation Industry in positive spirits. This year IAF celebrated its 90th Anniversary. You can check our previous edition of airport updates by clicking... Read More

September 29th, 2022 6:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airport Updates: Chandigarh International Airport Renamed After Bhagat Singh, Best Tourist Friendly Airport Award and More

[caption id="attachment_61666" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Source: AAI, Chennai Airport[/caption] Welcome back to our new edition of Airport updates, through which we try to cover various infra enhancements, facilities and services being made available at Airports to passengers and other miscellaneous updates. You can check our previous edition of Airport updates by clicking here. This new edition is power packed with many updates, which happened since our last story, and we can't wait... Read More

September 22nd, 2022 11:23 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Hosts IATA World Financial Symposium in Doha

The first day of the IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) kicked off on Wednesday 21 September at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The conference, held under the patronage of Qatar’s Minister of Transport, Mr. Jassim Bin Saif Al Sulaiti, was attended by officials, senior executives and financial leaders from the aviation industry. The two day IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) concluded on 22nd September; featuring more than 50 expert speakers... Read More

September 16th, 2022 6:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

AirAsia India Introduces Travel Insurance at Rs 149

AirAsia India, the on-time performance airline, offers many ancillary services, and we have discussed most of its services and products. In addition to its existing services, AirAsia India has launched 'Travel Insurance' in partnership with TATA AIG. With AirAsia Travel insurance, worries have no room in your travel plans. Continue reading as we explain the complete details of this Travel Insurance product. What is Travel Insurance? Travel insurance is a product... Read More

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