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Air passenger traffic in India may fall 45-50% in FY21 over Covid-19: ICRA

It also said the aviation infrastructure industry is amongst the most severely impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and the setback is expected to be substantial in the near term

India coronavirus dispatch: Scripting a new narrative for Covid-19 control

From reframing of worker-employer relations, to how airlines and airports are trying to make flying safe, and whether a UV device can kill virus - read these and more in today's India dispatch

325 flights carrying 41,673 flyers take off on Day 2 of service resumption

Moreover, domestic operations resumed in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, a day after the restart of air travel across India.

'How do I get a printout?' New flying rules test some passengers' patience

India resumed commercial domestic flights on Monday after a gap of two months and the first day saw high cancellations and nervous passengers trying to adapt to the new normal of flying.

Airlines accept 3-month fare cap, but wish govt didn't fix pricing

The industry is fears that despite the government saying that the cap and floor will be for three months, it may extend it arbitrarily

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

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.

Domestic flights resume Monday, passengers to get coronavirus guidelines

Coronavirus has had a significant impact on international aviation due to the stringent border controls and travel bans to contain the virus infection.

Centre reverses stance, allows domestic flights to resume on May 25

Aviation minister's tweet caught airlines and airports off guard as they were preparing for a resumption from June 1

No sign of bailout from govt yet, GoAir promoters tell employees

The low-cost airline has sent 90% of its employees on leave without pay till 4 May

India suspends flights till May 17 as losses for airlines mount in lockdown

Airlines had zero passengers for the last six days in March, according to data released by the country's aviation regulator.

Top 10 biz headlines: Govt's 2nd stimulus, Moody's growth estimate and more

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to announce this week a second round of stimulus package, for the most affected sections of society

Top biz headlines: Facebook stake in Jio, economy under Covid-19 and more

Here are the top 10 business headlines of Thursday

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

How flights will operate after the lockdown is lifted

The Standard Operating Procedure being formulated by the DGCA will make it mandatory for airlines to keep all middle seats and the last three rows empty to minimise contact

Get ready for social distancing when you fly next after lockdown ends

From elimination of middle seat to thermal screening air travel to see new normal

Govt seeks ticket refund details from airlines as travel agents complain

Several airlines have suspended refund facility to travel agents while making weekly payments of sales.

Coronavirus: Aviation sector stares at $3.6 bn loss in Q1 on lockdown

The CAPA also sought "urgent" government intervention and coordinated industry response to address all the requirement of the aviation industry

Coronavirus: IndiGo offers its aircraft, crew to ferry medicine, equipment

India has banned international commercial passenger flights for a period of one week from Sunday. Moreover, domestic flights have also been suspended from Tuesday midnight

Airlines seek govt help to pay staff salary as coronavirus grounds aviation

According to a calculation by the government, Indian airlines are likely to operate only 30 per cent of their fleet for the next two months