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IndiGo introduces door-to-door baggage transfer service
Airline major IndiGo on Friday said that it has partnered with on-demand platform CarterPorter
 "IndiGo introduces door-to-door baggage transfer service")
Govt likely to remove fare band, other restrictions on aviation: Puri
Domestic air traffic expected to increase further in the coming summer season
 "Govt likely to remove fare band, other restrictions on aviation: Puri")
5,808 flights cancelled or delayed due to weather in Nov-Dec 2020: Govt
A total of 5,808 flights were delayed or cancelled in India due to adverse weather conditions, during November and December last year, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Thursday.
 "5,808 flights cancelled or delayed due to weather in Nov-Dec 2020: Govt")
Aviation outlook stays cloudy despite easing of capacity restrictions
IndiGo's market share crosses 60 per cent; traffic for the sector still a fifth of pre-Covid levels
 "Aviation outlook stays cloudy despite easing of capacity restrictions")
DGCA to boost safety checks on airlines, airports after deficiencies fou
At Chennai, the DGCA team found that the disposal of masks and gloves was not carried out in line with the prescribed guidelines
 "DGCA to boost safety checks on airlines, airports after deficiencies fou")
Expect long delay in ticket refunds as Covid-19 chokes airline revenues
International Air Transport Association estimates $35 billion refund liability for airlines globally
 "Expect long delay in ticket refunds as Covid-19 chokes airline revenues")
Govts scramble to prop up airlines as Covid19 forces more flight, job cuts
US airlines are seeking to quickly reduce their workforces through unpaid leave of up to 12 months with medical benefits or early retirement packages in a sign carriers do not expect a quick rebound
 "Govts scramble to prop up airlines as Covid19 forces more flight, job cuts")
Passengers shun Chinese carriers, Air India to benefit from traffic curbs
Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share, say travel agents and aviation experts
 "Passengers shun Chinese carriers, Air India to benefit from traffic curbs")
IndiGo fleet size crosses 250 planes, becomes first Indian carrier to do so
Recently, the budget carrier also became the first airline to operate 1,500 flights per day
 "IndiGo fleet size crosses 250 planes, becomes first Indian carrier to do so")
Inform if any aircraft acquisition plans change, AAI tells airlines
According to industry estimate, airlines in India have speeded up their aircraft acquisition plans. They will add at least 30 planes till December, of which 20 will be added by the first week of Nov
 "Inform if any aircraft acquisition plans change, AAI tells airlines")
Explained: Why safety standards in Indian aviation need urgent attention
Too many 'incidents' have been marring airlines' record of late in the country. Is safety being taken seriously enough, asks Anjuli Bhargava
 "Explained: Why safety standards in Indian aviation need urgent attention")
Vistara loss doubles to Rs 831 crore amid tough operating environment
Vistara will deploy 50% of its capacity on international routes in the next five years
 "Vistara loss doubles to Rs 831 crore amid tough operating environment")
A wake-up call for all commanders
Airlines, pilots and the authorities need to pull up their socks to ensure flying remains the safest travel option in India
 "A wake-up call for all commanders")
Domestic air passenger traffic rises 24% in Feb; regional carriers falter
In terms of operating flights on time, Jet Airways remained the worst performer for the fifth consecutive month
 "Domestic air passenger traffic rises 24% in Feb; regional carriers falter")
