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August 1st, 2019 5:35 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delhi Airport Commences Facial Biometrics System For Paperless Travel With Vistara

The flyers can soon scan their face to board the flight at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The full-service carrier Vistara is carrying out the trial of the system at Terminal 3 of the airport. Based on the trial result, the biometric facility will soon be expanded to other terminals. A Vistara spokesperson confirmed the development. “Vistara is working with the Delhi International Airport Pvt Ltd (DIAL) to enable... Read More

June 26th, 2019 9:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airport Tariffs to Get Revised, Delhi Tariffs Likely to Go Up

The user charges and the airline charges at airports will be revised for five years, says Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA). “The authority is still in the process of reviewing the tariff estimates submitted by Delhi and Mumbai airport operators. This will take around five months,” Financial Express quoted Sudhir Raheja, a member of AERA. For reviewing the charges, two airports – Delhi Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and Mumbai... Read More

June 13th, 2019 3:13 PM 1 COMMENTS

Aviation Security Fee for the Passengers to Increase From July 1

In another hard-hitting move to the flyers, the Central Government has increased the Aviation Security Fee (ASF) for the passengers. For domestic travellers, the ASF fee will be INR 150, and for international travellers, it will be $4.85. The revised pay will come into effect from 1 July 2019. “The above rates of the ASF will be applicable with effect from 00.01 hours of 01.07.2019 and will replace the PSF... Read More

June 7th, 2019 4:31 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delhi’s New ATC Tower to Begin Operation From June 15

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is inaugurating the new state-of-the-art air traffic control (ATC) tower on June 15. The transition from the two-decade-old ATC tower to this new 103-meter tall tower will start from the said date. The transition will occur in multiple phases. All flights will be handled from the new facility from September 15. Currently, the final site acceptance test is underway for the new tower. The... Read More

June 4th, 2019 12:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Commercial Flight Service Likely to Begin From Hindon Airport From June End

Hindon, Delhi’s second airport, is all set to begin its commercial operations from June end. Flights from Hindon airport will fly under UDAN scheme, giving passengers affordable flying options. Hindon airport was formed to ease the congestion at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. Hindon airport is located at a distance of 40 kms from Delhi IGI. The Ministry of Defence has approved the proposal of Ghodawat Enterprises for the... Read More

May 29th, 2019 8:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delhi Airport to Become the First to Use Taxibot for Commercial Operations in the Global Aviation Industry

Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) plans to deploy taxibot, a semi-robotic aircraft tractor capable of towing an aircraft from a terminal gate to the take-off point and return to the gate after launching.  This will reduce the fuel consumption of the plane, besides improving apron usage and reducing the emission of harmful gases. DIAL's Chief Executive Officer Videh Kumar Jaipuriar expressed his excitement in launching an advanced solution that is... Read More

May 28th, 2019 3:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport Turns 11

Bengaluru International Airport, popularly known as Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) completed 11 years of its operations. It started the services in May 2008 with Air India’s AI 609 flight landed at the airport. It witnessed a count of 33.3 million passengers transited through it in 2018-19, which is 23.8% growth compared to the previous year. The authorities estimate passenger count to rise to 65 million per annum by 2024-25. It... Read More

May 21st, 2019 6:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Passenger Service Fees of Delhi Airport Increased to Rs. 77 per Ticket

With Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) revising the service charges, flying out from Delhi airport becomes an expensive affair for the passengers. According to an order issued -- dated 19th November 2018 -- the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) will levy Rs. 77 for each ticket purchased using Indian currency, and USD 1.93 per ticket issued against a foreign currency. The revision will come into effect from 1st December 2018.... Read More

January 3rd, 2019 4:12 AM 1 COMMENTS

IndiGo Receives Airbus A321 Neo Aircraft, Plans to Expand Services to International Destinations

India’s budget air carrier IndiGo has received its first Airbus A321 Neo Aircraft, making it the first domestic airline to own a longer-range plane. The new aircraft will help IndiGo to accommodate travel services to medium-haul international destinations involving flights of up to six hours duration. IndiGo purchased Airbus A321 Neo Aircraft from European aviation major Airbus. The aircraft was initially scheduled to launch on November 29 but got delayed... Read More

December 5th, 2018 7:43 AM 2 COMMENTS

Flights from Delhi to Kannur from Hindon Air Force Station, Delhi NCR from mid-February 2019

The flights under the government subsidised Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) UDAN-II to places such as Pithoragarh, Jaisalmer, Gorakhpur, Allahabad and Kannur will fly from Hindon Air Force Station in Delhi NCR from the mid-February 2019, according to a report published by Times of India. Currently, Airports Authority of India (AAI) is constructing a public terminal at Hindon Air Force Station to handle the operations. The construction will end by mid-February... Read More

December 3rd, 2018 5:05 AM 0 COMMENTS

No Need to Remove Laptops From Handbags for Passengers at Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad Airports

The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has granted permission to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to check the passengers’ handbags without removing the laptops and fluid items from it. This experimental arrangement will be practised at Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi; Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai; and Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad. “On an experimental basis, BCAS has allowed handbag scanners where laptops, liquids item not to be... Read More

October 18th, 2021 7:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Leela Palace Announces New Hotel in Bengaluru

The grand opening of Leela Bhartiya Palace has been announced by the Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. Spreading across almost 125 acres, the addition of this hotel makes it their second in Bengaluru. Situated in the immaculate surroundings of Bhartiya city, the design of the hotel radiates modern luxury and sophistication. With just a 30-minute drive from the international airport, the hotel has comfortable access to MG Road and Outer... Read More

August 28th, 2020 1:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Vs GoAir Student Discount: Which one you must choose?

If you’re a frequent flyer, you must have heard of IndiGo and GoAir as one of the most lovable carriers of Domestic Aviation. Both the carrier offers extraordinary services to its passengers to give them a world-class and comfortable flying experience. If you’re a student flyer, both the carrier offers exclusive discount and allowances to ensure that students get the most hassle-free journey and get the taste of the carrier’s... Read More

July 16th, 2020 4:57 AM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo Temple Run Offering Affordable Tickets to Shirdi From Major Cities

IndiGo is the largest carrier of domestic aviation for all the right reasons. The carrier offers world-class services to its passengers to give them a comfortable and hassle-free travel experience. Since IndiGo is the largest and most beloved carrier in Indian Aviation, Passengers enjoy a variety of add-on services which includes 6E Flex, Prime, Tiffin, Seat Selection and many more. IndiGo knows the importance of pilgrimage sites and to honour... Read More

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