November 22nd, 2022 9:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Kerala: Two New International Flights by Air India Express Will Depart

With Air India Express's soon-to-be-launched services to Bahrain and Dammam from the state capital Thiruvananthapuram, the southern Indian state of Kerala will benefit from two new connections to the Middle East. In order to increase the number of flights it offers during the winter, the airline has opted to lease two Boeing 737s from Vistara. Over the coming years, the airline is also set to receive significant money from the... Read More

November 3rd, 2022 11:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Signs Agreements to Acquire AirAsia India; To Be Merged With Air India Express

Air India on Wednesday announced that it has signed agreements to complete the acquisition of 100 per cent shareholding in AirAsia India (AAI). This is a significant development as TATA group's airlines are on a course of restructuring. After the acquisition, AAI will be a subsidiary of Air India. Consolidation of AirAsia India and Air India Express: The merger of two Low-cost carriers (LCC) is predictable, and the consolidated carrier... 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 11:58 AM 0 COMMENTS

IWPA Felicitates IndiGo for Women Empowerment in Aviation and Aerospace

Can you imagine an Airline without Women? Serving many positions and roles, women play a crucial role in the Aviation Industry. According to the International Society of Women Airline Pilots 2021, in terms of gender equality in the flight deck, India (12.4 percent) is ahead of countries like Ireland (9.9 percent), South Africa (9.8 percent), Australia (7.5 percent), Canada (7 percent), USA (5.5 percent), UK (4.7 percent) among others. India... Read More

October 17th, 2022 2:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Virgin Atlantic Takes Delivery of Its First A330neo, Marking the Airline’s 50th Airbus Aircraft

Virgin Atlantic, Britain's flag carrier, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo aircraft (A330 - 900) leased from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The A330neo aircraft will play a crucial role in the company's fleet transformation, marking the 50th Airbus aircraft for the UK-based airline. Also Read: Virgin Atlantic Now Allows People to Wear Uniforms That Express Their True Identity First Airline to Operate the Aircraft Type in the UK With... 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 5th, 2022 4:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Go First Cafe: Go First Unveils an All New Inflight Menu

Go First, India's ultra low-cost carrier, has recently updated its inflight F&B offering with new treats. In September, the airline also offered its flyers to pre-book Festive Combo, month-long, coinciding with the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Season. Now, the airline is back with a bang with an all-new inflight menu. Go First Cafe - Meals on the Go Crafted especially for you, Go First Cafe offers a range of choices, from... 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 17th, 2022 1:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Performance August 2022: Air Passengers Grew 4 Percent to 1.01 Crore

The Aviation Regulator, DGCA, released the Domestic Airlines Performance Report for August 2022 on Friday. According to the data released by the Regulator, passengers carried by domestic airlines in August crossed the one crore mark with 101.16 lakh passengers, which is slightly greater than July's 97.05 lakh. Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-August 2022 were 770.70 lakhs as against 460.45 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year... 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

September 16th, 2022 2:18 PM 0 COMMENTS

Go First Has Added New Delectables to Its In-Flight Offerings

Go First, India's ultra low-cost carrier has recently added Festive Combo to its inflight F&B offering, considering the Ganesh Chaturthi Festival Season and Holiday Mood. Go First passengers who fly with the airline can enjoy in-flight festive delights, such as Indian Multigrain Kichidi, Refreshing Raita, and Sweet Steamed Modak, till 30 September 2022. The airline has now added new delectables to its inflight offerings in another development. Continue reading to know... Read More

September 9th, 2022 6:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Go First Offers up to 16 Percent off for Bookings via Mobile App

We have recently discussed the Priority Services of India's ultra-low-cost airline, Go First. The carrier offers priority services to skip queues and make yourself a priority. Now, the airline is rewarding customers exclusively for booking via their mobile application. Read to know the finer details. Go First Introduces Exclusive Mobile App Offer: Now, Go First passengers can experience seamless booking via the mobile app along with exclusive offers. Go First... Read More

September 1st, 2022 1:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

SpiceJet Posts a Net Loss of Rs 789 Crore in June Quarter; Plans to Infuse Up to USD 200 Million

SpiceJet, the country's favourite airline and the leading logistics platform, on Wednesday, reported a widening net loss of Rs 789 Crore (Rs 420 crore excluding forex adjustment) for the quarter ending June 30, 2022, as the business was severely impacted by record ATF prices and depreciating Rupee. Total revenue for the reported quarter was Rs 2,478 crore as against Rs 1,266 crore in the same quarter of the previous year.... Read More

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