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The top five: These are the world's safest and most punctual airlines

Qantas Airways was named safest airline in the world on a top-20 list published by AirlineRatings.com

India-Swiss air service pact to be amended, Cabinet nod to signing protocol

The release added that under the amendments, multiple airlines would be allowed to conduct operations between the two countries. Till date, only two airlines were permitted

Turbo Aviation to launch low-cost airline, fly on Udan routes by mid-2020

The company has already signed a partnership deal with a UK business group for a $100-million funding support to speed up the launch process

Indian airlines set for $600-million loss in FY20, says CAPA report

CAPA estimates Air India to post a loss of $500 million this year, due to the grounding of over 20 aircraft

Despite slowdown, air traffic grows fastest in November this year at 11.2%

About 1.2 crore passengers flew in November as compared to 1.1 crore in October

AAI to invite bids under Udan scheme's 4th round of bidding from Tuesday

Under the scheme, financial incentives in terms of concessions from the Centre, state governments and airport operators are extended to selected airlines

New Delhi metro station starts check-in facility for three more airlines

For GoAir, this facility would only be for passengers travelling on international flights, the press release issued by Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said

Airlines prevail over sagging demand, maintain capacity in October

On an average, airfares on metro routes were down by 20-25 per cent for tickets booked in the past seven days, compared to the same period last year

Govt considers adding more teeth to aviation regulators ahead of ICAO audit

Centre moves to amend law; airlines, airports may face fines of up to Rs 1 crore

Deadline extended: GoAir, IndiGo get until Nov 24 to fix P&W engines

Aviation regulator DGCA has extended the deadline for modification of Pratt & Whitney engines, powering A320 neo planes of IndiGo and GoAir. In the wake of multiple incidents involving P&W engines in recent times, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had given certain deadlines to the two airlines for carrying out changes to their P&W engines. "... as the task is onerous and availability of such engines is an issue, we have now asked them to complete the task in a slightly modified time line i.e. November 24, 2019," the regulator said in a statement on Friday. Directives were issued by the watchdog on October 28, 29 and November 11, with regard to change of engines with modified Low Pressure Turbine (LPT). Initially, engines of 16 A320 neo planes of IndiGo were to be modified by November 12, while 13 such aircraft of GoAir by November 13. Besides, IndiGo was to modify engines of 23 A320 neo planes by November 19. "The position has been reviewed and we are happy to

It's peak season but air tickets are going cheap, thanks to price war

Many analysts had hoped that, with less competition, airlines would regain their pricing power and air fares would move northwards

More flights for Saudi Arabia as Centre increases seat quota by 78%

Indian carriers will continue to get unlimited access at Dammam airport, in the capital of Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

Indian skies have fewer jumbo jets, 80 more needed to touch global average

The collapse of Jet Airways has everything to do with the falling number of wide-bodied aircraft.

India would need around 2,400 new aircraft in next 20 years: Boeing

Indian airlines currently have around 600 aircraft in their fleet.

How business travellers are being taken for a ride

A growing issue, however, is the "institutionalisation" of endemic delays with hugely padded flight times.

Foreign airlines' India operations to grow 3% in 2019 winter schedule: DGCA

In total, 85 foreign airlines operated to and from India during last year's winter schedule

Hindon Airport begins operations: First commercial flight is to Pithoragarh

The fare from Pithoragarh to Hindon per passenger is Rs 2,470 while the return flight will cost Rs 2,270

Airlines asked to send SMSes every 30 minutes for delays, cancellations

DGCA has asked travel agents to share the mobile number of passengers with the airlines for ease in sending flight information updates.

From airlines to hotels, ways to lower charges if you cancel a trip

For airlines, opt for flexi fare or cancellation insurance. Call hotels directly and negotiate with managers

One sector that's looking up: Airlines are buying planes, slashing prices

According to an industry estimate, scheduled carriers in India will add at least 30 aircraft by the year end, of which 20 would come in by the first week of November