74.3% passengers refunded Rs 3,200 crore for lockdown flight cancellations: Government

The Supreme Court had on October 1 said that a full and immediate refund should be given to passengers for the air tickets cancelled betwee...

Almost 65 per cent of domestic air travel back to pre COVID-19 level: Pradeep Singh Kharola

Kharola also said in the times of COVID-19 air travel has become a preferred mode of travel for being a safe means of transportation. "On t...

Vistara inaugurates flight services on Delhi-Doha route

The inaugural flight departed on Thursday from Delhi at 8 pm and landed in Doha at 9.45 pm (local time), it said in a statement.

Domestic air passenger volume falls 57 pc to 52.71 lakh in October

The average load factor of nine domestic airlines, which operated flights during the month, was at 59.2 per cent, with scheduled commuter a...

International air cargo handled in India during October was 90% of its year-ago level: Puri

"With our skies & airports busy facilitating more than 1.81 crore domestic passengers since May 25, 2020, another area which witnessed robu...

Tata Motors aims to have widest portfolio of SUV in domestic market

The auto major, which currently sells models like Nexon and Harrier in the SUV segment, is also looking to overhaul its entire sales, after...

Airlines can operate maximum 60 pc of pre-COVID domestic flights till February 24 next year: Government

The ministry had informed the airlines about the 60 per cent limit through an official order on September 2 but it had not told them the pe...

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till November 30

The international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23. But special international flights have been operating und...

SpiceJet starts facilitating COVID-19 tests for passengers in India, UAE

Passengers can submit their samples at a "location of choice", including at home, using the "At your Doorstep" service, the airline said, a...

IndiGo mulls dedicated freighter services amid expected surge in cargo transportation

The airline has already held preliminary-level discussions with European aviation major Airbus on the type of freighters that could be poss...

IndiGo to charge Rs 100 for check-in at airport counters

The low-cost carrier said it is committed to take all precautionary measures for a contactless and hassle-free travel experience for its cu...

With the pandemic putting international flights on hold, local tourism is reaping the benefits

Tourist destinations such as Goa, Port Blair and Bagdogra registered a huge uptick in demand in September, and airlines and travel industry...

AirAsia India partners with Avis to offer passengers car rental services

As there are restrictions on mobility, particularly in major Indian cities due to the coronavirus pandemic, flyers are turning to car renta...

Airlines can now provide meals to passengers after Centre relaxes norms

“Airlines may serve pre-packed snacks/meals/pre-packed beverages as per the policy of the airline..,” the aviation ministry said, in an ord...

AirAsia India launches door-to-door baggage service for passengers

While touchless and contactless check-in and boarding has ensured that passengers feel safe while opting for air travel, the FlyPorter serv...

Flight services resume from Chennai; 116 passengers leave for Delhi

A total of 16 flights were scheduled to arrive in the city through the day, according to the Centre's decision as Tamil Nadu government had...

Civil aviation ecosystem fully prepared to resume domestic flight services: Hardeep Singh Puri

‘Once we get the green signal, airlines can open booking within 2-3 days’