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IATA predicts strong growth for domestic passengers, flags infra challenges
An analysis by the International Airport Transport Association (IATA) showed that air connectivity grew the fastest at 114 per cent in the five-year period from 2013-2018
 "IATA predicts strong growth for domestic passengers, flags infra challenges")
Why do Indian airlines struggle to take off despite high demand growth?
The truth is that the aviation sector has been weakened thanks to a combination of errors by both the private sector and, crucially, the government
 "Why do Indian airlines struggle to take off despite high demand growth?")
Indian airlines seek waiver from airports, oil firms for financial revival
FIA, a group consisting of IndiGo, SpiceJet, Jet Airways, Go Air said such a move would help them revive financials of the firms
 "Indian airlines seek waiver from airports, oil firms for financial revival")
Indian airlines look to cross China 'wall', but may land in soup over fares
Many argue that cracking the Chinese market will be a challenge for Indian airlines as Chinese airlines drop fares when faced with competition
 "Indian airlines look to cross China 'wall', but may land in soup over fares")
Airlines' FY19 losses may be steepest in 10 yrs on ATF, rupee woes: Crisil
Report pitches for a 12% hike in airfares to offset increased costs
 "Airlines' FY19 losses may be steepest in 10 yrs on ATF, rupee woes: Crisil")
Govt puts hiking compensation for delayed, cancelled flights on back burner
Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Nayan Choubey indicated the passenger charter might drop all clauses that have been opposed by airlines
 "Govt puts hiking compensation for delayed, cancelled flights on back burner")
Air India, Jet Airways renegotiate GDS contracts to cut distribution costs
A GDS provider collects a segment fee for every booking and shares a portion of it with travel agents, thus increasing costs for airlines
 "Air India, Jet Airways renegotiate GDS contracts to cut distribution costs")
Indian airlines spread their wings to escape airfare war at home
While global airlines' profits have been strong since 2015 - though with wide regional variations - Indian carriers are struggling to remain profitable, despite filling nearly 90% of their seats
 "Indian airlines spread their wings to escape airfare war at home")
Govt proposes steep hike in compensation for flight delays to passengers
Airlines say most delays are due to infrastructure constraints and proposed steps will increase their financial burden
 "Govt proposes steep hike in compensation for flight delays to passengers")
Airlines spar over remote flying norms
Trading of seats bone of contention between Vistara and older airlines
 "Airlines spar over remote flying norms")
Cheaper meals, luggage allowance: Airlines woo flyers to own them directly
According to the proposal, flyers can use Aadhaar number to book their air ticket
No extra seats to Gulf carriers in festive season: Indian airlines to govt
UAE carriers should not be allowed to operate extra flights: Indian airlines
 "No extra seats to Gulf carriers in festive season: Indian airlines to govt")
India to examine if foreign airlines can fully own local carriers
Under current rules, foreign airlines are restricted to holding stake of 49% in Indian carriers
 "India to examine if foreign airlines can fully own local carriers")
Look beyond Heathrow, UK government tells Indian airlines
India-UK to revise air services agreement
 "Look beyond Heathrow, UK government tells Indian airlines")
Govt measures slow down ancillary revenue of airlines
Revenue from ancillary sources stood at Rs 558.41 crore at Q2 as compared to Rs 580.57 crore in the April-June period
 "Govt measures slow down ancillary revenue of airlines")
Indian airlines lead in capacity addition this winter
IndiGo leads with 42% more weekly flights; others follow
 "Indian airlines lead in capacity addition this winter")
