Tag: Airlines
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Coronavirus: Air India suspends flights to Hong Kong from February 8
The deadly virus, which originated in China's Wuhan city, has gripped the nation and is spreading to other countries as well.
February 4, 2020 -
Pakistan resumes flights from Coronavirus-hit China as death toll reaches 362
The China Southern Airlines' flight from China brought 69 passengers including 57 Pakistanis and 12 Chinese to Islamabad International Airport
February 3, 2020 -
DGCA takes U-turn, says flying ban on Kunal Kamra in line with rules
It further stated that an internal committee will give a decision in 30 days by giving reasons in writing, which shall be binding on the airline concerned.
January 30, 2020 -
‘Employees dues with arrears will be paid by Air India assets holding company’: Hardeep Singh Puri
'Government of India has no money, growth is less than 5% and millions of rupees outstanding under MNREGA', Kapil Sibal said attacking the central government.
January 27, 2020 -
Global air crash fatalities fell by more than 50% in 2019
The report also explained how fatal accidents in 2018 and 2019 led to the grounding of Boeing's 737 MAX
January 2, 2020 -
Andaman complains after GoAir, IndiGo, Vistara withdraw flights
Andaman and Nicobar administration has also flagged the issue of exorbitant airfares charged by the airlines on flights between Port Blair and mainland cities.
August 23, 2019 -
Airlines asked to keep fares in check for far-flung areas
"The Ministry has advised airlines' to not raise fares on routes that connect smaller cities and towns especially in the northeast, Srinagar and Port Blair,"
April 23, 2019 -
New Delhi Govt to allow data services initially under in-flight connectivity
Globally, many airlines are offering wi-fi for passengers, but they have to switch off the facility when they enter Indian airspace.
October 19, 2018 -
IATA asks govts to release blocked funds to airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday asked governments across the world to release blocked funds to their airlines and repatriate their revenues. At its ongoing annual meeting and the World Air Transport Summit here, IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac said a total of about USD 5 billion worth of funds remained blocked at...
June 5, 2018 -
Viral message offering free Jet Airways tickets fake, airline advises caution
Jet Airways has clarified that the offer is fake and not authentic and has also advised customers to trust information that is shared only on its verified social media accounts.
May 24, 2018 -
Telecom Commission approves in-flight connectivity proposal by TRAI
The airlines can offer voice and data services in Indian airspace once an aircraft reaches an altitude of 3,000 metres.
May 2, 2018 -
Uncouth airlines
A few brownie points may have come Suresh Prabhu’s way for ordering an inquiry into reports that the staff of a private airline roughed up and de-boarded a passenger who complained of mosquitoes in the cabin, but the minister will have to do a lot more to discipline the airlines and inspire confidence in the...
April 16, 2018 -
IndiGo deplanes doctor, aviation minister Suresh Prabhu orders probe
Minister of Civil Aviation and Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday ordered a probe into an incident concerning deplaning of a passenger by budget carrier IndiGo after he complained about mosquitoes in the aircraft. “I have ordered an enquiry into the incident of off-loading passenger Dr Saurabh Rai by IndiGo at Lucknow Airport,” Prabhu tweeted....
April 10, 2018 -
Major changes in FDI norms; 49% foreign stake allowed in AI
In a major push for foreign direct investment in key areas, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved 100 per cent FDI in single brand retail and construction sector and also opened the doors for foreign investment in the debt-ridden national carrier, Air India. Under the plan, foreign airlines will be able to buy stake up...
January 11, 2018 -
IndiGo to operate flights to Sharjah from Hyderabad, Lucknow
Budget passenger carrier IndiGo on Friday said that it will launch new flight services on the Lucknow-Sharjah-Lucknow and Hyderabad-Sharjah-Hyderabad sectors from December 29, 2017. According to the airline, it will also connect Sharjah to Kolkata, Kochi, Goa, Tirupati, Rajahmundry, Patna, Mangalore, Visakhapatnam, Chennai, Raipur and Bhubaneswar through connecting flights. “We are the first Indian carrier...
December 15, 2017 -
Mexican airline to pay Rs 5L compensation for mishandling baggage
The Delhi state consumer panel has asked Mexico-based airline Aeromexico to pay over Rs 5 lakh to an Indian citizen for mishandling his bag on a trip to Miami in the US. The Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission said the deficiency of service on the part of the airline stands established. “We are satisfied...
December 15, 2017 -
Shuttler PV Sindhu slams IndiGo airlines staff for ‘misbehaviour’
Olympic champion PV Sindhu slammed IndiGo airlines ground staff on social media for allegedly misbehaving with her during her flight from Hyderabad to Mumbai on Saturday. World number 2, Sindhu, experienced an ‘unsatisfactory’ treatment en route her flight to Mumbai. Sorry to say ..i had a very bad experience😤when i was flying by 6E 608 flight to...
November 4, 2017