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

September 23rd, 2022 4:27 AM 0 COMMENTS

Sustainable Aviation: Air India, AirAsia India and Vistara sign MoU with CSIR-IIP

The airline companies of the Tata group - Air India, AirAsia India and Vistara, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Indian Institute of Petroleum on Thursday to collaborate and work together on the research, development and deployment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAFs). Focus on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Related Areas: The focus of the MoU is the exploration of Single Reactor... Read More

September 22nd, 2022 4:02 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India: Flying Returns Benefits Extended Till March 2023

Flying Returns is India's first frequent flyer programme and one of the most rewarding programmes. In the Covid induced pandemic, many passengers couldn't travel and utilize airline services in the last two years. This also includes the airline frequent flyer programme benefits, points and the validity of the same. Air India has been extending the validity of the programme and its associated benefits, and now there is a further extension... Read More

September 12th, 2022 4:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Leases 30 New Aircraft to Bolster Domestic and International Operations

As we know, Air India and its group of airlines are on a transformation journey. From bolstering its Network to Workspace consolidation, Air India is setting up things progressively. In another development, the airline leases 30 New Aircraft to strengthen domestic and international operations over the next 15 months. New Aircraft to increase Air India's fleet by over 25% Air India has signed leases and letters of intent for 25 Airbus narrow-body... Read More

August 29th, 2022 2:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India On Board Facilities You Should Know

With mobiles in flight mode and at 36,000 feet in the sky, the onboard experience is something that passengers look for to connect with any airline and continue flying with them. We all know the legacy of Air India, so in this story, let us look into the On Board facilities which Air India offers its passengers. The facilities are classified across First, Executive, and Economy Classes. Air India also... Read More

August 14th, 2022 10:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Independence Day Offer 2022 for Travel From Gulf & Middle East to India

Air India, fondly called The Maharajah of Skies, celebrates India’s Independence Day by offering special fares to those looking forward to travel from Gulf and Middle East to India. The offer is already live for passengers to plan and book their tickets for travel. Read to know more. Air India One India One Fare Independence Day Sale 2022: Air India is offering One India One Fare for travel from Gulf... Read More

August 8th, 2022 12:37 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India to Fly Daily Direct Between Delhi and Vancouver, Starting 31 August 2022

Air India, fondly called The Maharajah of Skies, is all set to ramp up its flights to Canada. Starting 31 August 2022, passengers looking forward to flying between Delhi and Vancouver, Canada have a reason to fly with Air India. Air India to fly daily direct between Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, DEL, India and Vancouver, Vancouver International Airport, YVR, Canada. We believe this daily flight will enhance connectivity between... Read More

August 7th, 2022 2:30 AM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Daily Flights from Kannur to Delhi

Kannur International Airport is the second greenfield airport in Kerala and primarily caters to the travelling needs of the large NRI population in the region who travel frequently to various international destinations, the flourishing business community and tourists. The area is of immense tourist potential and attracts both domestic and international tourists. Over time, the airport adapted to cater for the needs of the growing demands of the location, and... Read More

July 9th, 2022 11:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Domestic Airlines Faces Tussle for Talent as Aviation Market Revives From Pandemic

As the aviation business recovers from the interruption brought on by the Covid-19 outbreak during the previous two years, domestic airlines are once again faced with a number of issues, including a tussle for talent. The largest airline in India, IndiGo, had erratic flight schedules last week. Due to last-minute absences, the airline saw its poorest on-time performance over the weekend. On July 2, as a result, more than 56%... Read More

July 5th, 2022 11:19 PM 0 COMMENTS

IndiGo and SpiceJet Fights for Cabin Crew to Manage Margin Pressure

Investigation into the flight delays experienced by low-cost carrier IndiGo last Saturday has reportedly been opened by aviation watchdog Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The majority of its flights were delayed. Following the revelation, the airline's shares dropped 4% intraday as investors anticipated a potential staffing shortage. And IndiGo might not be the only one. Three new participants are competing for pilots and cabin crew members: Jet Airways, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's... Read More

July 5th, 2022 11:04 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ethiopian Airlines Set to Revive Codeshare Agreement With Air India

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa, is prepared to renew its codeshare arrangement with the recently privatised Air India. Over the years, the airline has been fairly aggressive in expanding its network in India and has benefited from a sizable influx of connecting customers from that nation. Ethiopian Airlines and Air India are actively negotiating to renew their codeshare arrangement. The two airlines first agreed on the partnership in... Read More

Hundreds of IndiGo Cabin Crew Called in Sick; Twitter Swamps With Complaints

The COVID-19 pandemic's effects have created numerous obstacles for the world's aviation industry during the past two years. The sole goal of airlines was to survive. Airlines left no stone unturned to cut costs as much as possible, even at the expense of staff costs. This was true for airlines in India as well. However, after more than two years of lower pay and increased hardships, the anger among employees... Read More

DGCA Seeks Explanation From IndiGo After a Massive 55% Flight Delays

On July 2, up to 55% of IndiGo's domestic flights were delayed because a sizeable portion of the cabin staff reportedly went to an Air India recruitment drive while purportedly taking sick leave. The domestic budget airline IndiGo's large countrywide flight delays were strongly condemned by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on July 3. The aviation watchdog has asked IndiGo for more information. DGCA officials told news agency... Read More

June 30th, 2022 1:28 PM 0 COMMENTS

Senior Employees of Air India Feels Out of Place After Working for Decades

After working for the company for decades, a number of senior Air India employees, including pilots, cabin crew, ground crew, engineering crew, and even those involved in administration, are beginning to feel insecure. After decades of work, senior Air India employees feel insecure. On condition of anonymity, a senior member of the Air India cabin crew told Moneycontrol, "Many employees were afraid that the Tata group would look to get... Read More

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