Airline

Air India's premium avatar by mid-2024; Maharaja stays: CEO Wilson

Airline to speed up $400-mn cabin refurbishment, says CEO

Air India's order for 470 aircraft will be worth $70 billion: CEO Wilson

Campbell Wilson added that the process of integration of Vistara with Air India is underway and is now awaiting approval from regulatory bodies

Domestic airlines have put 143 passengers in no fly list since 2017

According to aviation ministry, most of the passengers got into the list for not wearing masks while flying or for not obeying cabin crew instructions

Fine or imprisonment: What happens if you open emergency door of a flight?

The passengers can only open the door when the flight is grounded as cabin pressure makes it impossible for the passenger to open the emergency door when the flight is mid-air

Nepal plane crash killing 68 further blights its bad air safety record

As many as 20 Nepalese airlines are prohibited from flying to Europe

Wadia Group to invest Rs 510 cr in Go First to meet working capital needs

Funds raised will meet working capital needs of IPO-bound airline

Airlines asked to issue e-tickets with barcodes for faster check-in: Report

India's major airports, especially Indira Gandhi International Airport, have been facing massive congestion with passengers complaining of long waiting times at entry gates and security checks

UN aviation body rejects SpiceJet claim, says it didn't inspect airline

Budget carrier said on Dec 5 its safety processes were found in order 'following an exhaustive audit conducted by the ICAO'

Labour pain for travel sector: Agencies poaching staff to beat shortage

Smaller outfits losing customers, many firms outsourcing to larger players to stay afloat

You're not welcome! UAE bars entry for those with single name: Air India

Single named passengers will not be allowed entry into the UAE with immediate effect under the new guidelines

Air ticket rates hurting wallet? Centre not to intervene in price mechanism

The aviation ministry will reportedly not intervene in the issue of airlines charging prices for particular seats on a flight

Indian airline Akasa Air ekes out 1% share of skies as IndiGo leads pack

Chief Executive Officer Vinay Dube has said Akasa is financially strong enough to place larger orders and expand its fleet to 72 aircraft within five years.

Lufthansa airline takes 'U-turn,' allows Apple AirTags on flights

Last week, Lufthansa banned AirTags from luggage by calling them a danger to flights. However, the regulation of the airline cited no such thing

Lufthansa bans Apple AirTags from luggage, says 'danger to flight'

In one tweet, Lufthansa wrote: Banning activated AirTags from luggage as they are classified as dangerous and need to be turned off

Star Air inaugurates direct flight services between Mumbai and Kolhapur

/ -- Star Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, inaugurated its direct flight services between Mumbai and Kolhapur under the Regional Connectivity Scheme. The launch of Kolhapur not only celebrates the expansion of Star Air's travel route but also marks the airline's homecoming, as it serves as the base of Sanjay Ghodawat Group's operations. With Kolhapur transitioning itself into a commercial hub, Star Air looks forward to serving its passengers with seamless connectivity, utmost care and comfort by reducing the current 8-10 hour travel time via road and rail to just under an hour. Owing to its spiritual history, Kolhapur is also known as 'Dakshin Kashi'. Not only is it one of the oldest civilizations in the country, but it has also become an important industry and tourism hub. Famous for its agricultural and manufacturing industry, pilgrim sites, jewellery, leather chappals, historical monuments, and sports, particularly wrestling, it is a confluence of culture and ...

Air India processes refunds worth over Rs 150 crore after privatisation

Handles 250,000 refund cases in just the first few months since Tatas took over, says eligible request lodged on website will typically be processed within 2-3 days

Akasa Air grounds B737 Max aircraft after noticing engine fuel leak

Carrier operating with three planes, will source spare parts to repair the engine fuel pump

Air India signs deal with Willis Lease Finance to replace 34 old engines

Air India has 113 planes in its fleet currently. Its narrow-body fleet comprises 70 aircraft, of which 54 are in service

Govt starts works on sale of 4 Air India subsidiaries it retained

Ground-handling arm would be monetised first; investor roadshows for all companies organised

Flying economy, premium economy, business, first class: What's the deal

Air India says it will offer premium economy service when it buys new aeroplanes