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Airlines face difficulty in operating at full capacity amid low demand

The travel sentiment was impacted by several waves of the Covid-19 pandemic, people postponed travel plans to protect their savings. In this, high travel fares impacted the demand negatively

Flying on time: TCS-developed app powers AirAsia India's punctuality record

At No 3 in early 2022, the airline has topped the on-time performance for five straight months since April

Race for net-zero emissions: Indian airlines take off on sustainable fuel

GREEN DEAL: Air India, AirAsia India, Vistara ink MoU with CSIR-IIP for sustainable aviation fuel

Air India extends validity of frequent flyer points till March 31, 2023

Air India has extended the validity benefits under Flying Returns, the airline's 'Frequent Flyer' programme, till March 31, 2023

Can Air India become the Maharaja of Indian skies again?

Air India has unveiled a five-year transformation plan that is expected to triple its domestic market share. So, can Air India become the 'Maharaja' of Indian skies again? Let us find out

SpiceJet reintroduces option to lock fare for 48 hours with 'SpiceLock'

SpiceJet announced the reintroduction of 'SpiceLock', a unique service that allows passengers to lock their desired fare for 48 hours without name

Flying economy, premium economy, business, first class: What's the deal

Air India says it will offer premium economy service when it buys new aeroplanes

Fugitive hijacker of 1981 IA flight reveals Pak location via social media

Gajinder Singh, an accused of the hijacking of an Indian Airlines airplane to Lahore in 1981, has reportedly revealed his current location in Pakistan through a social media post

Akasa, IndiGo slash fares as competition heats up in domestic market

Prices lower by 20-25% on Akasa Air's three routes, discounts being offered even for close-in travel

Could an Indian airline be in race for SriLankan Airlines stake buy?

Even if things improve, it would be hard to keep funding the airline's operations, as the airline has been bleeding money for a while.

Explained: What is PNR data, why will Indian airlines have to share it?

This information will be used by the Customs department for surveillance and risk assessment of international passengers

SpiceJet settles dispute with lessor, seeks Rs 200-cr loan to clear dues

The airline on Tuesday announced that it had entered into a settlement with the lessor and its affiliates over a payment dispute related to three Boeing 737 aircraft

Airline glitches: Aircraft maintenance sector in dire need of maintenance

Pool of engineers increasing every year, though jobs have failed to keep pace

Akasa looks to undercut IndiGo as battle for cheapest airfares heats up

A week ahead of its maiden flight, airline is offering 10% lower fares on Mumbai-Ahmedabad route

Airlines have now posted qualified engg personnel at all stations: DGCA

"All airlines have informed that all stations have now been manned by type rated certifying staff by sending them on either 'temporary posting' or 'on flight duty'," it mentioned.

DGCA audit to focus on availability of sufficient, qualified manpower

With a focus on the availability of sufficient and suitably qualified and experienced manpower, including training and duty time limitation and facilities, DGCA has started an audit of airlines

4,500 Air India employees opted for voluntary retirement so far: Report

Under the Air India's VRS rules, people older than 40 years of age with 20 years of continuous employment can opt for voluntary retirement

Delhi HC rejects plea to stop SpiceJet flights after seven mishaps

Referring to three incidents in May, two in June, and another two in July, the petition said the lives were at risk due to the SpiceJet's poor management

Frequent mid-air 'technical glitches' add to Spicejet's financial woes

Once an investor darling, SpiceJet is now the worst-performing airline stock in Asia, fighting a run of negative publicity triggered by a slew of seemingly innocuous but frequent technical glitches

Air India Express flight to Dubai diverts to Muscat due to burning smell

It is said the burning smell was from one of the vents in the aircraft's galley