October 28th, 2022 1:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delhi Airport Is Now the World’s Tenth Busiest Airport: Report

Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi emerged as the world's 10th busiest airport in October, improving its ranking from the pre-pandemic period. In its report, aviation analytics firm OAG stated that the Delhi airport has improved from 14th place in October 2019, prior to the pandemic. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was the busiest in the world in October 2022. The OAG rankings are based on scheduled airline capacity in... Read More

October 27th, 2022 11:48 AM 0 COMMENTS

This Winter, Domestic Airlines Will Operate Fewer Flights

Domestic airlines will fly 21,941 flights per week this winter, 1.55% fewer than last year's 22,287 weekly flights, despite the fact that this is expected to be the most profitable quarter since airlines resumed service following the pandemic lockdown in 2020. This is primarily because airlines have been unable to increase capacity due to a severe clog in the supply chain, particularly with aircraft engine makers such as Pratt and... 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 19th, 2022 1:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Performance Sep 2022: Vistara Tops On-Time Performance Charts

The Aviation Regulator, DGCA, released the Domestic Airlines Performance Report for September 2022. According to the data released by the Regulator, passengers carried by domestic airlines in September stood at 103.55 Lakh, which is slightly greater than August's 101.16 lakh and July's 97.05 lakh passenger mark, witnessing steady growth. Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-September 2022 were 874.24 lakhs as against 531.11 lakhs during the corresponding period of the... Read More

October 17th, 2022 3:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Visa Sign a 10-Year Exclusive Partnership

Qatar Airways Privilege Club has signed a global strategic agreement with Visa, the world's leader in digital payments, as part of a new 10-year exclusive partnership. This latest collaboration enables Privilege Club to enhance and expand its portfolio of co-branded payment initiatives with key financial partners across key markets worldwide. Also Read: Qatar Airways Wins the Airline of the Year Award by Skytrax for an Unprecedented Seventh Time Qatar Airways... Read More

October 17th, 2022 12:09 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vistara Announces Diwali Sale With Special Fares on Domestic and International Routes

The festive season is around, and so are the Holidays. What better time to plan a vacation? Vistara, India's finest full-service carrier, has already launched its festive sale with all inclusive special fares on Domestic and International routes. More of the sale details in the story. Also Read: Vistara Celebrates the 90th Anniversary of JRD Tata’s First Flight Vistara Festive Sale: You can enjoy the celebrations by flying the new... Read More

October 16th, 2022 9:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Star Alliance Member Airlines and the Benefits You Need to Know

[caption id="attachment_64655" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Airbus A340 in Star Livery, Source: Star Alliance[/caption] Star Alliance - you might have noticed it while reading the news or booking tickets on the respective airline's website, where specific airlines assert membership in the Alliance. If you are from India, you may have read our stories citing Air India as a Star Alliance member. What exactly is Star Alliance, and what are the benefits you... Read More

October 14th, 2022 11:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delta Air Lines: Announces Record Quarterly Revenue and Positive About Demand for Travel

Delta Air Lines reported financial results on Thursday for the September Quarter of 2022. The airline reported a record operating revenue of $14 billion during Q3. The earnings are solid, and the airline is confident about strong demand and returns to best-in-class operational performance. For the third quarter, Delta reported a net income of $695 million, down 54% from the same period in 2019, due to increased fuel prices. The... Read More

October 7th, 2022 4:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India: Carriage of Pets on Board Explained

Sometimes, people need to travel with their pets for the love or need of it, or with no options left. One can make memories with their pets through the journey if the travel is via car or private mode. But if it is via air, then there will be several questions to which we need answers. Worry not, as this story will answer most of your questions if you need... 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 26th, 2022 12:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Express Cafe: Treat Your Tastebuds Onboard

The pandemic has forced every passenger travelling via air to face never-experienced situations. The airlines have suspended onboard food offerings as part of the preventive measures and directives. Now that travel is opening up, Airlines not only started offering onboard meals but also refreshing the inflight food menu with new selections. Air India Express provides onboard F&B services to passengers through its Express Cafe. Generally, passengers have two options to... Read More

September 25th, 2022 11:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Fly Direct Between Mumbai and Hong Kong

Air India, as part of its transformation journey -Vihaan.AI, is bolstering its network and expanding/upgrading its fleet. The airline recently announced enhanced connectivity on its International Network with the introduction of 20 new flights to Doha From Chennai, Hyderabad and Mumbai. Now, the airline has opened up bookings on a new International route to China. Read to check the schedule. Air India to Fly Direct Between Mumbai and Hong Kong... Read More

September 24th, 2022 11:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Etihad Airways Named Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East

[caption id="attachment_60785" align="alignnone" width="1200"] (from left) Executive Director Guest Experience, Brand & Marketing Terrence Daly, Chief Operating Officer Mohammad Al Bulooki, and Head of Crew Performance and Support Captain Jihad Richard Matta.[/caption] Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has been awarded Best Airline Staff Service in the Middle East by the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. The airline also ranked 12 among the World's Top 20 Airlines in 2022. The accolade... Read More

September 23rd, 2022 9:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Wins the Airline of the Year Award by Skytrax for an Unprecedented Seventh Time

As the airline proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2022, Qatar Airways has been named “Airline of the Year” by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax, for an unprecedented seventh time. At the sparkling event in London earlier today, the leading global airline also took home three additional awards including World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining, and Best Airline in the Middle East. Qatar Airways... Read More

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