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GoAir clocks over 200 int'l charter flights, repatriates 37,990 Indians

The airline said it had gradually ramped up operations with a combination of 'Vande Bharat Mission' flights and private international charters

India Ratings downgrades GoAir's debt, highlights liquidity concerns

Agency expects sharp decline in GoAir's revenue and operating margin in FY21; Airline's net loss estimated at Rs 1,346 cr in FY20 as against Rs 123 cr profit in FY19

GoFlyPrivate: GoAir to allow passengers to book multiple rows on single PNR

GoFlyPrivate allows customers to have the confidence to travel and decide how many rows of seats they want to block, the airline said in a release

GoAir launches GoMore scheme to book adjacent seat for social distancing

The city-based airline also announced the launch 'Online Doctor Consultation' facility in association with MFine, an on-demand healthcare platform

Over 687,000 stranded Indians returned home under Vande Bharat mission: MEA

The fourth phase of the Vande Bharat mission, which is currently underway, has been augmented with the addition of around 120 flights between July 15-31

GoAir announces 'quarantine packages'; prices start at Rs 1,400 per night

The packages are available for passengers arriving into various cities in India from overseas or within India to ensure the passengers get quarantined easily at the selected hotels

GoAir runs over 100 charter flights, repatriates 18,195 Indians in 1 month

GoAir commenced repatriation flights on June 10 and gradually ramped up its services with a combination of 'Vande Bharat Mission' flights and private international charters

AirAsia, GoAir eye revenue growth from charter flights amid Covid-19

Although limited in number, charters are lucrative for airlines

Aug 31 the new deadline for IndiGo, GoAir to replace unmodified PW engines

The PW engine-powered A320 neo planes in IndiGo and GoAir fleets have been facing glitches both mid-air and on-ground since their induction way back in 2016

GoAir fires pilot over hate tweet, employee says case of mistaken identity

A Twitter account of Asif Khan with the id '@MdAsif35534489', posted objectionable and hateful comments last week following which there was an uproar on social media

Domestic aviation sector will need extra Rs 35,000 cr between FY21-23: ICRA

In the forecast, Icra has included an aggregate of all the five private sector players -- IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir, Vistara and AirAsia India -- to make the balance sheet

Covid-19 lockdown: Airlines go for cuts again as grounding may extend

With indications of a longer period of air transport grounding, many airlines are looking at further cuts in employee salary.

Covid-19: India told airlines to stop selling tickets, but they wouldn't

Four of the country's top six airlines, which together control 80 per cent of the local market, are selling domestic flight tickets for as soon as the third week of May

Airlines seek 6 month lease rent deferral, rates reduction to cut costs

Aircraft lease rentals account for around 15 per cent of an airline's overall expense and since these are paid in dollars are also subject to currency fluctuation.

Covid-19 impact: GoAir employees to go on leave without pay until May 3

Most of the airlines had chalked out their plans to resume services from April 15 in expectation that the lockdown will be lifted

AirAsia opens flight booking from April 15, says open to any change by DGCA

In case there is any change based on the direction provided by the regulator, he said, "we will abide to the policies and notify guests accordingly.

GoAir to protect passenger fare for future travel until Apr 30, 2021

Goair had last week said this ticket credit scheme was available for bookings done till april 15 only.

Covid-19: GoAir is third airline to cut salaries, all staff to take hit

Extent of March pay cut not known, lowest pay grades will suffer least; domestic airlines have sought urgent funding from govt to pay 50% staff salaries for next three months

Rumours & fears grip aviation sector as coronavirus dampens operations

Many in the industry argue that there will be at best three to four players over the long term, and that the weaker airlines will be weeded out

GoAir top leadership takes 50% pay cut as Covid-19 dents airline revenues

As revenues have fallen drastically amid the coronavirus pandemic, the airline has already laid off its expat pilots and announced leave without pay for its employees