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GoAir crisis: EaseMyTrip's Pitti withdraws bid for the bankrupt airline

More than three months after jointly bidding for Go First, travel portal EaseMyTrip's CEO Nishant Pitti on Saturday said he was withdrawing the bid for the bankrupt airline. Busy Bee Airways, majority-owned by Pitti, along with SpiceJet Chief Ajay Singh, had put in a bid for Go First, which is undergoing an insolvency resolution process, in February. Pitti said after careful consideration, he decided to withdraw the bid for Go First in his personal capacity. "The decision allows me to better focus on other strategic priorities and initiatives that align with our long-term vision and growth objectives," he said in a statement. The latest move also comes less than a month after the Delhi High Court allowed lessors to take back 54 planes leased to Go First. On April 26, Pitti had said he will consider any necessary adjustments to its proposed offer for the grounded airline after reviewing the court order. It could not be immediately ascertained whether Ajay Singh will be pursuing th

HC sets aside order directing SpiceJet to pay Rs 270 cr to Kalanithi Maran

Kal Airways and Maran had moved the Delhi High Court on August 9, 2023, seeking 50 per cent of the daily revenue collection of low-cost carrier SpiceJet to be paid to them on a weekly basis

Air India Express staff express 'growing discontent' in letter to chairman

The letter from the Air India Express employees union follows a mass sick leave by Air India cabin crew earlier today which left at least 86 flights cancelled

Steady, dependable: Why analysts think IndiGo is Rahul Dravid of aviation

IndiGo stock strategy: Given the run, analysts say IndiGo stock prices in most positives at the current levels

Boeing scandal: Another whistleblower dies; was battling sudden infection

He was among the initial whistleblowers who raised concerns about the oversight of manufacturing defects in the 737 Max by Spirit's leadership

Singapore Airlines to pay Rs 2 lakh to Indian couple over seat malfunction

The Singapore Airlines has been ordered to pay Rs 2,13,585 to Telangana's DGP Ravi Gupta and his wife over malfunction in their automatic recliner seats in the business class

IndiGo sets up desk for passengers with special needs at Delhi airport

IndiGo on Tuesday said it has set up a desk to facilitate check-in for passengers with special needs at Terminal 1 of the airport in the national capital. "Currently, IndiGo has over 20 specially-abled employees and staff at the Delhi airport, who will also be deployed at these desks for assistance," the airline said in a release. The desk will facilitate check-in for passengers with special needs, it added. According to the release, the airline also offers pre-board courtesy and provisions for customers with sensory impairments, mobility assistance, spinal support equipment, and adverse medical conditions.

IndiGo starting to make India a global aviation hub: CEO Pieter Elbers

For international-to-international connectivity, he provided an example of passengers traveling from Tbilisi, Georgia, to Delhi and then to Phuket, Thailand, using IndiGo's network

NCLT seeks MCA views on aircraft lessor moratorium exemption in IBC

The Civil Aviation ministry's interpretation of the MCA notification, might be a deterrent for the airlines which end up in insolvency but give a leg up to lessors business

Airlines have to sit children younger than 12 with parents: Regulator

The DGCA has made it mandatory for airlines to assign seats for children up to 12 years old when at least one parent or guardian is traveling on the same PNR

China flight paths move: Taiwan to exercise its air traffic control rights

Taiwan's Civil Aviation Administration has voiced concern regarding the W122 and W123 flight paths jeopardizing flight safety

Three aircraft lessors take SpiceJet to court over unpaid dues of Rs 77 cr

Celestial Aviation, Willis Lease Finance, Aircastle, and Wilmington had also filed applications against SpiceJet in 2023 for outstanding dues

Over 1,300 bird-hit cases reported in 2023, the highest in six years

Firecrackers, scarecrows, horns and zon guns being used to scare birds

Air India's first A350 to make debut on May 1 between Delhi and Dubai

Air India currently operates a total of 72 flights a week to Dubai from five Indian cities, of which 32 flights are from Delhi

'Indicate' timeline to implement new FDTL rules: DGCA to airlines

FDTL norms are crucial as they guarantee sufficient rest for pilots, minimising the risk of untoward incidents

Vistara cuts 10% daily flights in April to stabilise its operations

The cancellations mainly impact the airline's domestic flights and were planned in advance to minimise customer inconvenience

Two pilots' unions flag work culture concerns at Tata Group airlines

Two pilots' groupings on Thursday said the problems raised by Vistara pilots are not isolated but indicative of systemic issues across Tata Group aviation entities. In a detailed letter to Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran, the Indian Commercial Pilots' Association (ICPI) and the Indian Pilots' Guild (IPG) urged the group to engage in a constructive dialogue with the pilot community. Tata Group has four airline ventures -- Air India, Air India Express, AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India), and Vistara. IPG represents Air India pilots operating the airlines' wide-body fleet while ICPA represents pilots operating the single aisle aircraft. In recent days, Vistara has been forced to cancel more than 100 flights due to non-availability of pilots who are protesting against pay revision and other issues. "The pilots of Vistara have been steadfast in their advocacy for fixed 70 hours compensation, improved working conditions, and stable roster. "After thorough assessment and consulta

Boeing paid $160 mn in compensation after MAX 9 grounding, says Alaska Air

"Although we did experience some book away following the accident and 737-9 MAX grounding, February and March both finished above our original pre-grounding expectations," Alaska said

Flight schedule to normalise in 2-3 days: Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan

According to sources, he thanked the pilots for accepting the new salary structure proposed as part of Vistara's ongoing merger with Air India

Malaysia Airlines inks initial pact with IndiGo for codeshare partnership

Malaysia Airlines has inked an initial pact with domestic no-frills carrier IndiGo for a codeshare partnership to boost connectivity between the two countries. Moreover, a cooperation agreement between the two airlines will enable both carriers to provide customers with more options and flexibility for seamless travel between Malaysia and India, IndiGo said in a statement. Through this cooperation, Malaysia Airlines will be able to strengthen its connectivity with India, as the marketing carrier on IndiGo operated flights, while IndiGo customers will get to explore more Southeast Asia destinations through Malaysia Airlines' extensive network, it said. This reciprocal arrangement will allow both carriers to provide seamless connections to their customers, besides enabling them to enjoy an integrated travel itinerary among other facilities, IndiGo said. Malaysia Airlines currently operates 71 weekly flights to nine key hubs in India, including New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, .