Page 23 - Flights
Covid-19 crisis: Karnataka flip-flops on flights from high-risk states
Karnataka's decision, aimed at containing the spread of infection in the state, could lead to a reworking of airline schedules, flight cancellations and bring further misery to passengers
 "Covid-19 crisis: Karnataka flip-flops on flights from high-risk states")
Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights
Over 275 Indians stranded in Mexico, Peru, Portugal and Netherlands returned via Amsterdam in first such flight on Wednesday
 "Govt to use five hubs to bring back Indians on Vande Bharat flights")
Domestic flights to resume on May 25: Here's what is allowed and what isn't
Here is what is going to change for passengers as they fly from Monday
 "Domestic flights to resume on May 25: Here's what is allowed and what isn't")
Masks to baggage: India's new rules for flying in coronavirus times
Flyers must have the Aarogya Setu, the government's coronavirus tracing app, and they must be medically fit.
 "Masks to baggage: India's new rules for flying in coronavirus times")
AAI releases guidelines for resuming flights; Aarogya Setu app mandatory
Civil Aviation Minister had announced on Wednesday that domestic flight services would resume from May 25 onwards in a calibrated manner
 "AAI releases guidelines for resuming flights; Aarogya Setu app mandatory")
Vande Bharat phase-2: 149 flights to bring Indians home from 31 countries
Second phase from May 16 to 22; so far some 12,000 nationals have been brought back
 "Vande Bharat phase-2: 149 flights to bring Indians home from 31 countries")
Bengaluru to get its first non-stop US flight in Oct, trip to take 17 hours
The daily service with Boeing 787 aircraft will take around 17 hours to complete the trip, it is learnt
 "Bengaluru to get its first non-stop US flight in Oct, trip to take 17 hours")
No obligation on airlines to escort every flyer to boarding gate, says SC
The judgement came on an appeal challenging an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
 "No obligation on airlines to escort every flyer to boarding gate, says SC")
More flights for Saudi Arabia as govt hikes seat quota by 78% to 50,000
Indian carriers don't oppose proposal to hike the quota as there is limited onward traffic over Saudi Arabia
 "More flights for Saudi Arabia as govt hikes seat quota by 78% to 50,000")
Time to buckle up: Climate change could make your next flight a bumpier one
A research shows climate change is creating more turbulent air for planes because changes in wind speed at different altitudes are becoming more extreme
 "Time to buckle up: Climate change could make your next flight a bumpier one")
A wake-up call for all commanders
Airlines, pilots and the authorities need to pull up their socks to ensure flying remains the safest travel option in India
 "A wake-up call for all commanders")
Domestic airlines devise new ways to reduce fuel burn, operating costs
Air India, AirAsia India and IndiGo operated first trial flights after recieving approval from DGCA
 "Domestic airlines devise new ways to reduce fuel burn, operating costs")
10 Indian flight routes feature in list of busiest 100 in the world
The sole international route from India, which appeared on the top 100 list is Mumbai-Dubai
 "10 Indian flight routes feature in list of busiest 100 in the world")
Inclement weather disrupts over 140 flights at Delhi airport
Over 100 flights were delayed yesterday as well due to dense fog in the morning
 "Inclement weather disrupts over 140 flights at Delhi airport")