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CAPA study recommends earliest intervention to ensure airline sector sustainability.
CAPA has come out with yet another alarm, saying that both industry and government need […]
Consolidation inevitable; the aviation industry must assess strategic pivots to new business model
The COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing disruption has wrecked sectors across the spectrum. The aviation […]
Indigo confident of long term business viability, Indian business, says its CEO Rono Datta
As IndiGo takes to the skies again, the airline is witnessing pent-up demand for travel, […]
Travel suffers early and significant setback; VFS hopes for resilience in the sector
Visa activity is always in the front end of travel worldwide, and VFS has been […]
Waiting Mode for Domestic Airlines
National TV channels are showing on their ticker that airlines are open for booking from […]
The Jet Airways conundrum: Who said what on the airline and its impact on tourism
The media has been abuzz with speculation on the fate of the beleaguered airline. Having […]
Naresh Goyal bids adieu, promises patrons of continued excellence in guest experience
Naresh Goyal penned an emotional letter to JetPrivilege members, recounting the long albeit illustrious journey […]
“Jai Hind” after every announcement, Air India directs its staff
Air India has issued a company advisory that requires the airline staff to say “Jai […]
North America leads the long-haul inbound into Europe; traffic up by 7.5% in Q4
Long-haul arrivals in Europe went up by 7.5% during Q4 in 2018, Air Travellers’ Traffic […]
George Ettiyil takes charge as the Senior Director Sales South Asia for Lufthansa Airlines
George Ettiyil is the new Senior Director Sales South Asia, effective February 2019. Based in […]
Ashwani Lohani takes charge as CMD Air India, with the status of Secretary to GOI
Ashwani Lohani has been appointed as Air India CMD. The PM-headed Appointments Committee of the […]
Regional tourism big gainer as Ajay Singh’s SpiceJet keen on seaplanes for UDAN routes
SpiceJet was taking steps to ensure low-costs of operations to maximize profitability, suggested Ajay Singh, […]
Our non-stops will provide new business prospects between India and Eastern Europe: Michal Fijol, CCO, LOT Polish Airlines
India and central European connect will get a shot in the arm as LOT Polish […]
From Warsaw to New Delhi: LOT announces a new service on its 90th anniversary
LOT Polish Airlines, Poland’s flag carrier has announced a new non-stop service between Warsaw and […]
Parliamentary Committee’s observations raises more questions for Indian aviation
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has made some stinging observations on […]
Sanjay Kumar joins Tata-backed AirAsia as COO
Former IndiGo executive Sanjay Kumar has joined the Tata-promoted Air Asia as the Chief Operating […]
SriLankan & STIC Group together mark 25 years of the airline’s operations to Delhi
SriLankan recently celebrated its 25 years of operations to Delhi at THE Park New Delhi. […]
How the Jet Airways story unfolds will have a lasting impact on the future of aviation
The media is rife with speculation that Naresh Goyal-promoted Jet Airways is likely to merge […]
Indian carriers to induct 250 aircraft by 2020; Airbus corners over half the market share, reveals CAPA findings
The Indian aviation industry’s stellar rise has been the stuff of dreams. Since the liberalisation […]
Commencing April 2019, Travelport and Jet Airways to ink a new long-term supplier agreement
Travelport, the leading travel commerce platform, has recently announced a renewed and long-term partnership with […]
SriLankan Airlines declared the most punctual global airline in September 2018
SriLankan Airlines has achieved the remarkable feat of being named the world’s most punctual airline […]
Civil aviation ministry to press facial recognition in action at airports come 2019
The civil aviation ministry had decided to develop standards for digital processing of passengers at […]
Air India to deploy Boeing 747-400 on domestic routes for the festive season
What is generally reserved for VVIP movement and long-haul flights, the national carrier will press […]
SE Asia connect gets a boost as IndiGo announces non-stops to KL from Delhi, Bengaluru
India’s southeast Asia connect has received a major shot in the arm with the low-cost […]
Developing home-grown leasing ecosystem a major long-term challenge: CAPA report
CAPA’s latest report stressed on the importance of developing home-grown leasing ability to cope up […]
IGIA globally ranked the best on-time busiest airport but challenge looms
It may only be for a month, but it is a significant feat, nonetheless. Indira […]
Inbound facing headwinds, FTAs not reflective of ground reality, says CAPA
In an insightful report, CAPA has outlined that despite the noteworthy growth in FTAs in […]
Long-term outlook positive but profitless growth a concern for carriers
The aviation industry was going through a tumultuous time and was expected to remain so, […]
Setback from fuel prices a short-term pain for carriers, says Sanjay Kumar
Sanjay Kumar, an aviation man and former CCO, IndiGo suggested caution in route deployment, both […]
MoCA eyeing air-connectivity to iconic tourist sites; chopper connect for the NORTHEAST
Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation suggested that the ministry was exploring all […]
High oil price, falling rupee slated to dent profit margins of airlines
A rapidly falling rupee and escalating oil prices are likely to eat into the profit […]
IndiGo gearing for flying international, suggests a top-tier management transition
In another shakeup in the top management of the domestic carrier, Chief Commercial Officer Sanjay […]
Air India Privatisation Setback
CAPA report suggests rather than be dissuaded, it is time to pursue disinvestment with even […]
Air India Express, IndiGo ranked most inexpensive international carriers
A Global Flight Pricing Report prepared by Melbourne-based Rome2rio, a multimodal travel planning site, has […]
Domestic air passenger numbers record highest ever monthly rise
The domestic passenger count has gone up considerably in the first quarter of 2018, as […]
With Kyiv as the hub to outbound, UIA connects Delhi with non-stops
UIA is flying non-stops between Delhi and Kyiv five times a week, with an eye […]
Stung by regional blockade, Qatar Airways records substantial loss
Hamstrung by regional blockade by neighbouring countries, Qatar Airways has recorded a “substantial” loss in […]
Vistara’s expansion priority for SIA; open to adding new destinations, says David Lim
David Lim, General Manager India – Singapore Airlines suggested that outbound to Singapore was robust […]
Air connectivity critical to creating demand for newer destinations; low fares creating buzz, says Suresh Nair
Speaking at India Travel Congress on session titled “Delhi as a World-class Global Tourist City”, […]
Air India eyeing operational efficiency, new markets in the Americas, shares Pankaj Srivastav
Air India is expected to continue its focus on strengthening its network to the Americas […]
British Airways plans a 4.5 billion pounds investment to scale up global presence
In a major push to scale up its global presence, British Airways will be investing […]
Resurrecting SpiceJet was my toughest challenge, says Ajay Singh
Ajay Singh, CMD, SpiceJet has adorned many hats during his long carrier, including heading DTC […]
Sri Lankan Airlines launches Colombo-Melbourne non-stop, boosts connect to Down Under
Sri Lankan Airlines has strengthened its route network and added more options for its passengers […]
Alitalia makes a comeback in India with Delhi-Rome non-stop
The flag carrier of Italy, Alitalia has made a comeback in to the Indian market. […]
India set to become third largest air passenger market by 2025: IATA report
India’s steller rise in the global aviation marketplace is not only set to continue, but […]
Airport infra shortages will choke further aviation growth, warns CAPA report
CAPA’s latest report on the state of airport infrastructure narrates a harrowing tale of how […]
AI Express strengthens SE Asian connect, links Delhi to Singapore via Coimbatore
Air India Express has further cemented its Southeast Asian connect as the Air India’s subsidiary […]
Eyeing regional international markets, Jet Airways to add 75 narrow-bodied 737s
Jet Airways is in an expansion mode. After having recently announced new routes and added […]
Jet Airways to add muscle to its Gulf and European network, to launch new connections
In a recent addition to its network of operations, Jet Airways will introduce three new […]
Its confirmed! Tata Sons considering buying Air India
It is not a speculation anymore! All the gossip around whether the Tata Group was […]
Air India CMD Rajiv Bansal identifies consumer experience and OTP as top priorities
Amidst the unfolding development surrounding the process of disinvestment, the debt-ridden national carrier is eyeing […]
Air Asia scales up operations, to link Ranchi with three cities
Air Asia, after having recently initiated operations from Bhubaneshwar – making it the first airline […]
Relaxed norms to garner more traction in UDAN’s second round of bidding
After a successful round of bidding in the first leg, the government has announced further […]
Qatar and Vistara announce interline partnership pact
The announcement has come at a time when the aviation sector of the country is […]
Lufthansa helps Indian start-ups take off to new heights
Lufthansa, in partnership with The Indus Entrepreneurs, is hosted the second edition of the The […]
Indigo’s woes continue, 84 flights cancelled, 8 more planes grounded
The airline which has been facing several issues with its latest order of 430 Airbuses […]
CAPA Report calls privatization of Air India ‘a far-reaching aviation reform in the making’
Backing the government’s intent of examining the feasibility of privatizing Air India, with mounting debt […]
AI Express to operate more flights to clear Onam, Bakrid rush.
Air India Express, the low-cost arm of the national carrier Air India, plans to operate […]
Deploying 787s on Mumbai-Tokyo route has fuelled outbound from Mumbai, shares Country Manager, ANA
Since the induction of the latest Boeing Dreamliner 787 on Mumbai-Narita route last year, there […]
Cabinet gives an in-principle approval to disinvestment of Air India, its five subsidiaries
Intense speculation on the fate of the beleaguered national carrier has come to a grinding […]
Industry leaders divided on the concept of a ‘national carrier’
Keeping in mind the various and lasting issues that have been plaguing Air India, Navin […]
AirAsia’s connecting Bhubaneshwar to KL has opened up Odisha to APAC: Suresh Nair
AirAsia recently announced new connections from into KL from Bhubaneshwar, making it the first carrier […]
Special promotional fares marks Air Canada’s Mumbai-Toronto-Mumbai service, deploys Dreamliner
Starting on the 2nd July, Air Canada will deploy its most modern aircraft, Boeing 787 […]
Jet Airways to focus on millennials and SME travellers, ‘guest first’ philosophy
Jet Airways, after having brought all its brands under one umbrella couple of years ago, […]
Qatar Airways’ domestic foray faces regulatory hurdles and opposition from FIA
Qatar Airways plan of setting up a domestic airline in India is facing some serious […]
IGI turns into preferred hub for transit passengers
As per reports, Indira Gandhi International Airport has turned in to a hub for transit […]
Government plans an ‘Aerotropolis’ in Assam
Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha recently met Chief Minister of Assam […]
Alliance Air plans to lease 10 ATR aircrafts to boost UDAN scheme
Alliance Air, an Air India subsidiary, will be leasing at least 10 ATR 72-600 aircraft […]
PM flags off UDAN scheme eyeing regional connectivity
The central government’s ambitious UDAN scheme was launched from Jubbar Hatti airport near Shimla in […]
Numbers look good if supply-side constraints like bilaterals, infra can be addressed: Kapil Kaul
On the forecast of the travel and tourism sector decreasing the disparity between inbound and […]
Indian airports ranked amongst the best in the world in terms of services, yet again
In a recently conducted international survey, Airport Service Quality has ranked India’s major airports – […]
Deploying A350-900 demonstrates Lufthansa’s commitment towards India: VP APAC
With an eye on maintaining its coveted position in the Indian skies, the largest European […]
LCC to grow in Southeast Asia as AirAsia, and VietJet to induct more: CAPA
After a one-off sign of sluggishness in growth in the LCC segment in 2016, this […]
Industry reacts strongly to Air India’s negative rating; backs steady improvement
Legacy issues, including the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines, remain difficult to resolve. […]
Air India will add 100 more aircrafts by 2020; regional connectivity top agenda
Ashwani Lohani, CMD, Air India shared a roadmap for the national carrier, outlining that consolidation […]
CAPA Report: Technology and consumer awareness to disrupt the global aviation market
The recently launched CAPA Report has given a detailed insight into the changing dynamics of […]
IndiGo goes global, ties up with Travelport to boost its distribution channel
In a major development, which is likely to augment IndiGo’s presence in the global marketplace, […]
Bilateral movement set to grow as Air Canada unveils Vancouver-Delhi nonstop
Air Canada has made abundantly clear that India remains a key market for the Canadian […]
India a long-term commitment for British Airways; we understand regional nuances, says Moran Birger
British Airways has recently inducted 787-9 Dreamliner on its Delhi-London route, the first such induction […]
SriLankan Airlines mulls connecting new cities, more frequencies on existing routes
SriLankan Airlines may opt to introduce flights to new points like Ahmedabad in north, apart […]
Europe and North American markets will remain the focus of international expansion for Air India: Pankaj Shrivastav
Taking its already laid strategy of augmenting its long and ultra long-haul routes, Air India […]
We are fully confident of dealing with pending legacy issues: Ashwani Lohani
Ashwani Lohani was at his candid best when he responded to a number of questions […]
Air India to introduce new connections to Spain and Bangkok in 2017: Lohani
Ashwani Lohani, CMD, Air India is walking a tightrope, striving to strike a fine balance […]
Domestic air traffic up an impressive 20.8%; Vistara doubles market share in June this year
Riding high on the back of consistently low fuel prices and additional seasonal demand, with […]
In a first, Government to launch a dedicated airline to boost Northeast connect
In a concerted effort from the government and the North Eastern Council, a carrier operated […]
CAPA report predicts impact on growth of aviation in Europe with Britain out of the EU
The recently released CAPA aviation report forecasts a period of lull for the aviation industry […]
In a push for reforms, new civil aviation policy bids adieu to archaic 5/20; FDI extended to 100%
Going high on reform agenda, this time on the civil aviation front, the cabinet has […]
New Civil Aviation policy bids adieu to the archaic 5/20 rule
Going high on reform agenda, this time on the civil aviation front, the cabinet has […]
Ajay Singh reminisces troubled days, looks ahead as SpiceJet celebrates its 11 years
It was a night of festivity, music and live performances for SpiceJet management as the […]
CAPA report indicates growing PPP investment in airport infrastructure
PPP mode of investment is finding many takers once again, reads the latest CAPA report. […]
Smaller cities to be serviced with ATR aircrafts; Air India to connect Washington, says Pankaj Srivastava
Pankaj Srivastav, Director (Commercial) and Member, Board of Directors, Air India spoke at length with […]
Air Asiana boosts its frequency to five flights a week; adds more teeth to India-Korea connect
Lending more teeth to air-connectivity between India and South Korea, one of the two major […]
Scoot to launch later this month, expects high load factor on Chennai-Singapore route
Scoot, a unique low-cost medium haul service airline, part of SIA group, makes its Indian […]
Zoom Air to kickstart its operations before August end; 16 destinations coverage plan
With the unprecedented buoyancy in Indian aviation business (growing at a 20 percent plus in […]
Jet’s arrival in Amsterdam emboldens Holland Tourism to plan promotional rejig in India
Within Asia, India is the fastest growing tourists source market for Holland in percentage terms. […]
Turkey keen to form joint working group to promote tourism, demands more flying rights
Turkey, a tourism powerhouse in the world, has proposed to the Indian Ministry of Tourism […]
Ethiopian Airline doubles flights from Delhi; fastest connect to S. America on the cards
As the Ethiopian Airlines unveils additional flight from Delhi on a daily basis, India and […]
Air Mauritius brings extra flights from Delhi/Mumbai; will fly from Chennai and Bengaluru from 2017
Talking to TF on the sidelines of Mauritius tourism promotion event, Vinit G, Manager – […]
Hotel industry should keep an eye on air infrastructure development: Kapil Kaul
Lack of airport infrastructure momentum at some of the major destinations in the country could […]
Ethiopian Airline doubles frequency from Delhi; strengthens fastest connect to S. America and African continent
In a clear sign of growing bilateral connect between India and Ethiopia, Ethiopian Airline has […]
Jet moves its European hub to Schiphol; promises convenient connectivity to over 40 global destinations
In a significant strategic move, India’s premier airline Jet Airways has announced shifting its European […]
RDG, Rs.2500 fare likely to stay in new policy; regional connectivity to be the main thrust
At a recently held summit in Delhi, the top government functionaries subtly indicated the possible […]
Alliance Air to speed up regional connectivity; Washington next overseas, after Vienna
For the national carrier Air India, the forthcoming summer season would be the period to […]
The 5/20 saga continues: warring sides take pot shots, await the final word
Possibly, this is the one loose end that is holding back the announcement of the […]
IndiGo receives its first A320 neo aircraft; 22 percent increase in fleet projected in 2016-17
In December last year, Airbus had informed its global customers that that there would be […]
JetSetGo to raise $4.5 million in the first quarter from HNIs
India’s only marketplace platform to book private air charters is likely to raise fresh funds […]
“Inbound tourism should be a key concern of aviation policy”
The Director General of Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (a formidable trade body representing 16 […]
Cirrus Aircraft sets shop in India, banking on improvement in regional and remote connectivity
US-based Cirrus Aircraft, globally known for its five-seven seater planes, is eyeing India as a […]
MoCA likely to retain Rs 2500 price cap for regional connectivity
Even as the civil aviation ministry mandarins are keeping their cards close to their chest […]
Jet Airways’ turnaround plan is on course, claims outgoing CEO; codeshare agreements result in 26 percent additional traffic
With buoyancy returning back to Indian aviation business since late 2014 with a significant decline […]
SIA’s another affiliate scooting into India; will connect three destinations before May end
Aviation observers are somewhat perplexed with Scoot. A subsidiary of global aviation major Singapore Airlines […]
Pressure on yields may impact profitability in 2016-17, says CAPA
While the latest outlook on the business environment in the aviation sector in 2016-17 released […]
Air India Express to enhance capacity by 40% in 2016-17; connect New Delhi
For the international low-cost subsidiary of Air India, 2016-17 is going to be a critical […]
“City pairing is a major opportunity in Asian countries”
Peter Harbison, Executive Chairman, CAPA made an extensive presentation at agency’s annual summit pointing out […]
Optiontown keen to enhance its presence in India; to tie-up with more airlines
The global air travel platform which tends to provide high-end value added service going beyond […]
Tailwinds for the aviation sector in 2016 as oil prices bring about a sea change
The ripple effect was all to see and feel! Starting with the decline in oil […]
National carrier to embark on a major capacity addition; eyeing for more non-stop international options
With a possible addition of nearly 30 new aircrafts in its fleet by 2016-17 fiscal […]
Can we touch 100 million domestic air travellers in 2016?
Circa 2015 is inching close to its culmination. But before it finally bids adieu, in […]
IATA projects profitability of airlines to rise by 5.1% in 2016
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently announced its airline industry outlook for 2016 which […]
Aviation sector backs energy neutrality drive, Kochi’s example to be emulated
Kochi Airport, widely known for its efficient operations, has many firsts to its credit. It […]
Emirates not perturbed with slipping to third position in India’s international passenger segment, says Essa Sulaiman Ahmad
Global aviation giant Emirates is not perturbed with fall in its position in the international […]
The beginning of Indigo 2.0?
Numerical growth notwithstanding, the upheaval in the Indian aviation market in the past ten years […]
Air India joining hands with states to improve regional connectivity
Even as the draft Civil Aviation Policy highlights the need to improve regional connectivity, Air […]
“If we had choice, Air Canada would have come back earlier”: Duncan Bureau
Exactly ten years after pulling out of India, Air Canada made a comeback to the […]
Removal of 5/20 will improve ‘ease of doing business’ in India
Thinking of 5/20 invites an obvious reference to 20/20. What is the difference between the […]
For SpiceJet there is enough space to succeed in the market: Ajay Singh
Till late last year, the perception about Spice Jet was: after Kingfisher, it will be […]
A strategic roadmap for the Maharaja makeover as Ashwani Lohani appointed CMD, Air India
Air India has a new CMD in Ashwani Lohani set to take over. Lohani’s choice […]
Internet connectivity is just as critical as airline network for our economy
Of late, we have been hearing a clamour for free wifi and for cities to […]
We have never sincerely worked to design an effective eco-system for our tourism
I clearly remember receiving this ultimate compliment from a noted travel writer when Air Deccan […]