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With the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft and the continuing cancellation of flights by Jet Airways, the airfares have been rising.

DGCA requests airlines to augment number of flights

DGCA has been meeting with the airlines continuously so that they augment the additional capacity.

09 Apr 2019 1:44 PM

More than 300 Boeing 737 MAX jets have been grounded worldwide after two crashes - in Indonesia in October and in Ethiopia last month - killed nearly 350 people. (Photo: File)

Boeing to submit 737 MAX software upgrade ‘in coming weeks’

The company confirmed a statement from the Federal Aviation Administration that it would submit the upgrade than previously announced.

02 Apr 2019 9:30 AM

About Air India, Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said a revival plan has been prepared for the national carrier that focuses on various aspects, including a comprehensive financial package and transferring non-core debt and assets to a special purpose vehicle. (Photo: File | AFP)

Airlines responsible for their financial performance: Suresh Prabhu

Government is constantly responding to industry, including reduction in central excise duty on jet fuel to 11 pc from 14 pc, he said.

31 Mar 2019 5:42 PM

Jet Airways has delayed payments to pilots, suppliers and lessors for months and defaulted on loans after racking up more than USD 1 billion in debt. (Photo: File)

After pilots threaten to strike, Jet Airways to pay December salaries

Lessors have grounded more than three dozen Jet Airways planes, forcing hundreds of its flights to be cancelled.

31 Mar 2019 8:35 AM

The grounding of aircraft by crisis-hit Jet Airways, grounding of Boeing MAX 737 planes by SpiceJet and curtailed schedule of IndiGo, among other factors.

Working with all airlines to provide sufficient capacity: Civil aviation ministry

All airlines are required to follow Passenger Charter requirements fully and comprehensively.

21 Mar 2019 9:41 AM

Jet Airways has a debt of over Rs 8,200 crore and needs to make repayments of up to Rs 1,700 crore by the end of March.

DGCA calls meeting with airlines on Tuesday to discuss rising airfares

DGCA on March 13 grounded all 12 of SpiceJet's 737 Max aircraft.

18 Mar 2019 2:05 PM

Grappling with spiralling operational costs, airlines have been looking at ways to increase their revenues from ancillary services.

Govt to review airlines' decision to charge for all seats during web check-in

The airline is charging for every seat selection made through the web.

26 Nov 2018 1:00 PM

Govt proposes to start ranking of airlines, says Suresh Prabhu

Prabhu added that this would ensure that airlines are motivated to do better to get the highest ranking.

20 Nov 2018 12:07 AM

Currently, the fair trade regulator is investigating allegations of similar pricing as well as simultaneous increase in ticket prices by the airlines.

CCI probing alleged fixing of airfares, looking at algorithms used by airlines

The cases pertain to steep fluctuations in airfares during the Jat agitation in Haryana and floods in Chennai.

01 Nov 2018 6:08 PM

IndiGo is the only carrier that meets a portion of fuel consumption by directly bringing ATF from overseas.

Import duty on ATF not to make big impact on airlines

Industry sources said the low-cost private carrier’s total import accounts for 10-12 per cent of its fuel bill.

28 Sep 2018 10:56 AM

The exchange rate has already taken a toll on major carriers Jet Airways, IndiGo and SpiceJet.

Airlines bleed as big chunk of payments made in dollars

Rupee woes spread across sectors; govt-RBI in combat mode.

11 Sep 2018 8:34 AM

Shares of Jet Airways fell nearly 2 per cent on Thursday amid reports of I-T department probing a land deal.

Jet Airways shares fall nearly 2 per cent

The scrip declined 1.70 per cent to end at Rs 286.75 on BSE.

30 Aug 2018 6:26 PM

Civil aviation regulator, DGCA, on Friday told the Delhi High Court that airlines in the country are not charging fares that are unlawful, discriminatory or exorbitant and the ticket prices change according to market forces.

Airlines not charging exorbitant fares: DGCA to Delhi High Court

Under the Aircraft Act it was not empowered to make "financial regulations" with regard to air fares.

17 Aug 2018 5:31 PM

Almost 42 per cent Indians spend an average six to 10 hours researching online for deals on hotels, airlines or combo offers before booking a week-long holiday, according to a survey.

Most Indians spend 6 to 10 hours on online research to plan holidays

65 per cent Indians don't take risk to get great hotel deals.

08 Aug 2018 2:39 PM

Shares of InterGlobe Aviation, which runs largest domestic carrier IndiGo, on Tuesday plunged over 11 per cent to hit its one-year low after the company reported a steep 96.6 per cent fall in net profit in June quarter.

InterGlobe Aviation shares tank over 11 pc after weak Q1 earnings

InterGlobe Aviation yesterday reported a steep 96.6 per cent fall in net profit to Rs 27.8 crore in June quarter.

31 Jul 2018 12:33 PM

Air India followed the procedure as advised by the Ministry of External Affairs in updating the airline's website.

Air India changes Taiwan name to Chinese Taipei on website

Air India does not have flights to Chinese Taipei, it has a code share with Air China.

05 Jul 2018 12:30 PM

Cash-strapped national carrier Air India has doubled the gratuity ceiling amount of its employees from Rs 10 lakhs to Rs 20 lakhs.

Air India doubles gratuity ceiling amount of employees

Around 6500 employees of the airline stand to benefit from this new announcement.

02 Jul 2018 11:32 AM

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said Rs 57 crore less will be paid to airlines this year for Haj pilgrims travelling.

Rs 57 cr less to be paid to airlines for Haj pigrims, says Naqvi

After the Independence, a record 1,75,025 Indians were going for Haj this year.

30 Jun 2018 2:10 PM

Passenger demand is expected to slow down slightly in the Asia-Pacific region to 9.5 per cent this year from 10.9 per cent in 2017.

Global airlines making profits despite high fuel cost: IATA

IATA expects the airlines to achieve a collective net profit of USD 33.8 billion, at a net margin of 4.1 per cent, in 2018.

05 Jun 2018 10:48 AM

The department of telecom hopes this will be available to travellers within three to four months. (Representational image)

Mobile calls, Wi-Fi on flights in 3-4 months

Globally, many airlines already offer Wi-Fi services, but they now have to switch it off when they enter Indian airspace.

02 May 2018 2:02 AM

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