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Airfares to major summer destinations defy sweltering heat, stay cool

Delhi's Mungeshpur area shattered records on Wednesday, logging a scorching 52.3 degrees Celsius - the highest temperature ever recorded in the city

Maruti Suzuki India likely to set up at least 400 service outlets in FY25

Akella explained the distribution of these service touchpoints between main urban centres and other regions

India should stay focused on promoting EVs: Kia's Hardeep Singh Brar

It is not just the Centre. During the last several months, certain state governments like Telangana and Karnataka have decided to reintroduce road taxes on EVs, adding another layer of complexity

IndiGo taps premium as economy fare slips and business class zooms

This trend underscores that Air India and Vistara, both Tata Group airlines and the only carriers in India with business class offerings, are capitalizing on the opportunity to charge premium prices

Software woes hit Air India Express as flight cancellations resume

According to FlightAware, the airline cancelled a total of 69 flights between Sunday and Wednesday. Additionally, sources reported that approximately 12 flights were cancelled on Thursday

IndiGo Q4 results: Net profit doubles amid high demand for air travel

Set to offer business class by end of this year

Air India announces salary hike, annual performance bonus for pilots

The new compensation structure, effective April 1, will see first officers and captains receive a monthly salary hike of Rs 5,000, while commanders' pay will be raised by Rs 11,000

SpiceJet to seek Rs 450 cr refund from former promoter Kalanithi Maran

Airline taking step after Delhi High Court gave it reprieve in share transfer dispute

Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways see 70% India flyers transit at hubs

This raises govt concerns over undercutting Indian carriers' international plans

April domestic air travel growth slows to 13-month low; Air India grows

Modest growth attributed to multiple factors plaguing the aviation industry

International traffic expected to grow faster than domestic in FY25: ICRA

While the domestic passenger traffic is expected to grow at 8-10 per cent Y-o-Y to 330-340 mn, the international passenger traffic is likely to increase by 10-14 per cent Y-o-Y to 80 mn, it mentioned

Integration of frequent flyer programs of Vistara, Air India begins

The integration of approximately 7,000 employees of Vistara will begin in June, with its merger into Air India targeted to be completed by the year-end, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said on Monday

Indian airports soar as transit hubs for international travellers

Country's 6 leading airports see near doubling of foreign transit traffic in a year

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor to enter India in third quarter of 2024-25

Stellantis and Leapmotor announced on Tuesday that they have received all required approvals to form Leapmotor International BV, a 51:49 joint venture led by Stellantis

Passenger vehicle, 2W exports rose by over 20% in April: Siam monthly data

Two-wheeler exports up by 24.3% and passenger vehicles by 21.1% Y-o-Y

Merger with Vistara may be completed by December, says Air India CEO

Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group with a ratio of 51:49, is currently undergoing a merger with Air India to create a unified full-service carrier

Singapore airport retailer to run duty-free outlet at Noida airport

Heinemann & Hyderabad-based BWC Forwarders will operate duty-free, retail area; outlets in it will feature a selection of premium liquors, tobacco, confectionery, perfumes, cosmetics, and chocolates

Air India's international cargo business takes wings, not so for IndiGo

Latter's narrowbody aircraft do not offer adequate space

Air India Express withdraws termination of 25 cabin crew members

Union assures resumption of work; 85 flights cancelled on Thursday

Maruti considering launching electric hatchback: MD & CEO Hisashi Takeuchi

Customers moving from two-wheelers to cars key to revitalising hatchback growth, says MD & CEO Takeuchi