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Airlines urge OMCs to delay ATF rate hikes amid West Asia conflict

Indian airlines urge oil refiners to delay ATF price hikes for domestic flights amid rising losses triggered by the West Asia conflict

Air India defers annual increments by one quarter amid cost-cutting drive

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson on Friday asked the employees to suspend discretionary spending and defer non-critical expenditures as he emphasised the need to cut down on costs in these "tough times", according to sources. The management of the loss-making airline, which has been facing multiple headwinds especially due to the West Asia conflict, told staff that layoffs are not anticipated. Wilson, along with Chief Financial Officer Sanjay Sharma and Chief Human Resources Officer Ravindra Kumar GP, addressed the airline's employees during a townhall on Friday. As per the sources, Kumar said Air India will proceed with variable pay for the last financial year and continue with planned promotions while annual increments will be deferred by at least one quarter in light of the uncertain economic environment. "We don't anticipate layoffs," he said. Calling for a relentless focus on costs in these tough times, Wilson urged employees to suspend discretionary spending, renegotiate rates

ECLGS 5.0: Top 3 airlines may get up to ₹1.5K cr each, says DFS secy

Credit facilities worth Rs 70,000-80,000 crore available with SBI for MSMEs under ECLGS scheme: SBI chairman

Air India board meets in Delhi as airline faces multiple headwinds

Air India's board of directors met in the national capital on Thursday amid the loss-making airline facing multiple headwinds in the wake of the West Asia conflict. The meeting is expected to discuss various issues, including financials and cost-saving measures. Discussions related to the selection of a new CEO are also likely at the board meeting. Current CEO and MD Campbell Wilson will be stepping down later this year. Airspace curbs and higher jet fuel prices due to the West Asia conflict are adversely impacting the airline, which is in the midst of an ambitious transformation plan. Operational costs have gone up significantly in recent months for the carrier. Against this backdrop, the airline is mulling various cost-saving measures. Sources said the board meeting started after 11 am on Thursday. Specific details about the agenda for the meeting could not be ascertained. Air India board is chaired by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran. Wilson, Singapore Airlines CEO Goh

West Asia conflict: Indian carriers cut 25% weekly int'l flights in May

Several foreign carriers have expanded operations to India

Indian airlines warn govt soaring fuel costs threaten ops, seek urgent help

India's top airlines have asked the government for urgent relief as record-high jet fuel prices raise costs, threaten flight operations and may lead to higher fares and route cuts

West Asia conflict, airspace curbs likely to cost carriers ₹2.5K crore

The broader conflict in West Asia, the largest international market for Indian carriers, has forced a sharp reduction in daily flights relative to the summer schedule

DGCA releases summer schedule for domestic airlines, effective March 29

On Sunday, the Ministry of Civil Aviation decided to withdraw the temporary fare caps on domestic airfares starting Monday (March 23)

60% seats on every flight to be free to choose: DGCA rolls out new norms

Under the new rule, airlines must allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats on each flight without any seat selection charges

Indian airlines cancel 4,335 flights amid West Asia conflict: Govt tells RS

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu on Monday informed the Rajya Sabha that Indian airlines have cancelled 4,335 flights and foreign carriers 1,187 flights so far in the wake of the West Asia conflict. The escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran has significantly disrupted flight operations due to airspace closures in the West Asia region. Replying to a supplementary query during Question Hour, the minister asserted that the safety of airline operations is the topmost priority. "Regarding the cancellations that have happened because of airspace closure in West Asia, almost till now, in a cumulative, Indian carriers have cancelled up to 4,335 flights, and foreign carriers have cancelled up to 1,187 flights," Naidu said. Stating that the safety of the operations is the topmost priority during this crisis, the minister said there is no reason for us to operate in this area when the airspace itself is closed. Naidu said the aviation ministry and the DGCA ...

Akasa Air to add fuel surcharge on tickets as jet fuel costs soar

The low-cost carrier joins Air India and IndiGo in passing on rising jet fuel costs to passengers, citing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and surging aviation turbine fuel prices

Airlines making operational arrangements amid West Asia crisis: MoCA

The Civil Aviation Ministry on Tuesday said it is closely monitoring developments in West Asia and their potential implications for air travel between India and the region. It also said that Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu is continuously overseeing the situation and maintaining direct engagement with all the relevant stakeholders to ensure quick and coordinated responses. Data suggest that Indian carriers operated 45 inbound flights with 7,047 passengers arriving on them from West Asia on March 9, the ministry said in a statement. Airlines are making appropriate operational arrangements in response to the evolving situation, with passenger safety and continuity of services remaining the primary considerations, it said. The ministry said it is maintaining regular coordination with airlines and other concerned stakeholders to ensure that passenger movement continues in an orderly manner. Airfares are also being closely monitored to ensure that ticket prices remain reasona

Airlines seek govt support as Iran war hits ops, raises pricing pressure

Airlines warn prolonged West Asia conflict could disrupt operations and raise costs as jet fuel prices surge, routes lengthen, and insurance premiums climb, prompting calls for regulatory relief

Indian airlines ramp up West Asia and global flights as curbs ease

Indian airlines are adding capacity to West Asia, Europe and North America, operating additional and special flights as airspace restrictions ease after recent military strikes in the region

Bangladesh bars SpiceJet from using its airspace over pending dues

Bangladesh has barred SpiceJet from using its airspace as the budget carrier is yet to repay pending dues, according to sources. With the Bangladesh airspace not being available, the airline is taking longer routes for some of its flights from Kolkata, including to Guwahati. When contacted, a SpiceJet spokesperson on Thursday said the airline was in regular dialogue with the relevant authorities on operational and procedural matters, including navigation-related charges. "These are routine industry issues and we are working constructively towards an early resolution. Our flight operations remain unaffected, and we continue to operate our scheduled services in line with regulatory requirements," the spokesperson said in a statement. While specific details were not disclosed, the sources said Bangladesh has banned the airline from using its airspace due to non-payment of dues. Details about the nature of dues could not be immediately ascertained. An email sent to the Civil Aviation

FIA opposes govt's bid to tighten cabin crew fatigue management rules

The ​pushback from the Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA) on a key Indian government proposal comes after IndiGo, ‌the country's largest airline, cancelled about 4,500 flights in December

IndiGo puts focus on building resilience after December operations glitch

Capacity in the quarter through March will likely grow in the range of 10 per cent, CEO Elbers said, as the airline takes delivery of about one new aircraft a week on average

India, South Asia airlines will need nearly 3,300 planes by 2044: Boeing

Airlines in India and South Asia will need nearly 3,300 new planes by 2044 as air traffic demand is on the rise, US aircraft maker Boeing said on Wednesday. Single-aisle jets or the narrow-body planes will account for nearly 90 per cent of these projected deliveries at 2,875 while wide-body aircraft will be at 395. In its Commercial Marker Outlook (CMO) for South Asia, Boeing also said airlines in the region would require about 45,000 pilots, 45,000 technicians and 51,000 cabin crew, over the next two decades. India is a growth market and the country will add more planes, Boeing Managing Director of Commercial Marketing, Eurasia and Indian Subcontinent Ashwin Naidu said. According to him, India is the fastest growing region, with the fleet quadrupling over the next 20 years. He presented the CMO on the sidelines of the four-day aviation summit Wings India 2026 in the city. "India and South Asia's passenger air traffic will rise an average of 7 per cent annually over the next 20 y

Air India braces for record $1.6 bn loss after deadly Ahmedabad crash

Losses come on the back of a turbulent year for Indian aviation marked by flier anxiety, flight delays and mass cancellations by rival carrier that has put a spotlight on duopolistic market structure

Airlines issue advisory for international flyers as Iran shuts airspace

International flights from India face delays and cancellations after Iran temporarily closed its airspace, prompting Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet to issue passenger advisories