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NEW DELHI: Govt is considering relief measures for airlines on multiple fronts, with no end in sight to the US-Iran war and airlines complaining of higher operating costs, along with drop in traffic. This week it could clear the way for a Rs 5,000 crore emergency credit line guarantee scheme (ECLGS), that may provide some…
NEW DELHI: India has tightened rules for foreign airlines operating to and from the country. Now, the DGCA can “revoke or suspend” a foreign airline’s authorisation for lapses like not meeting safety standards. In one of his first orders, DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav said foreign airlines “shall nominate or appoint a local representative” to…
United flight diverted, passengers evacuated via emergency slides in Pittsburgh A United Airlines flight bound for New York was forced to make an emergency diversion to Pittsburgh International Airport on Saturday after the crew reported a possible security threat onboard.According to The Guardian, Flight 2092 had taken off from Chicago O’Hare International Airport and was…
r Arman Tsarukyan (Image Via Getty) It was meant to be a simple flight, but things quickly changed for Arman Tsarukyan. The top-ranked lightweight contender was taken off an American Airlines flight on April 16 before it could even leave Los Angeles International Airport. He was on his way to Philadelphia for an upcoming fight…
As the Middle East war has stretched beyond a month, energy prices have soared sharply, sending ripples across the globe. Iran’s chokehold of Strait of Hormuz has pushed fuel costs higher, hitting energy supplies for major economies. The impact is visible in multiple sectors in India, with higher costs of fuel and petrochemical products feeding…
NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost-side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned that this move to curb ancillary revenue would lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had…
NEW DELHI: In a U-turn, the civil aviation ministry Thursday put on hold its directive for airlines to offer at least 60% seats free of charge. Under intense cost side pressure since the Iran war began, airlines had warned this move to curb ancillary revenue will lead to additional fare hikes.The aviation ministry had on…
Together, IndiGo and Air India Group continue to operate limited flights to and from Dubai Airports and destinations in the UAE. The Indian carriers have shared a fresh travel update for passengers travelling between Indian and West Asia. However, airlines are continuously adjusting schedules and issuing travel advisories. IndiGo’s travel advisory IndiGo updated its travel…
A new footage has emerged showing the exact moment an American Airlines jet collided mid-air with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last year.The video, shared by 60 Minutes captures the mid-air collision with plumes of smoke rising and flames erupting as the two aircraft struck each other.The tragic…
Passengers flying within India will be able to choose a larger share of seats without paying extra from April 20, after aviation regulator DGCA directed airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on every flight free of charge.The move follows concerns over airlines charging steep fees for seat selection, with the civil…
