Airlines have opposed the rules that make it compulsory for them to pay compensation to passengers in case a flight is delayed by more than four hours
Senior policymakers say it is a tough task and the finance ministry may resort to the time-tested method of carrying forward part of the subsidy payment burden to the next fiscal year.
In 2017, 60 million passengers flew between India and the UAE, the largest overseas air travel market from India.
The biometric entry will take place with the consent of the passenger and the present system of check-in will also co-exist.
The Central government is stuck between the devil and the deep blue sea as far as the runaway fuel prices are concerned.
The centre eyes airport-specific digital solution and ties up with start-ups to solve problem unique to BIAL
The geared turbofan, a step-change in the efficiency of turbines for commercial aircraft, has been hit by a slew of design flaws that have grounded planes, delayed deliveries and prompted millions of dollars in compensation claims.
The market, however, reacted negatively to SpiceJet's announcement and the company's stock dropped by 0.87 per cent as analysts became wary of diversion into a new business during a high fuel price environment.
'A growing segment wants to fly Vistara but may not be really ready to pay for certain products that come with a full-service carrier. That is a large segment and we can't ignore it,' says CEO Leslie Thng.
Last year, Jet Airways and Air France-KLM signed an enhanced cooperation agreement' for the development of their operations between Europe and India
To make space for the extra row, Vistara has opted for the smartLav concept offered by Airbus
For many, he is the Dhirubhai Ambani of Kerala. For others, he is the most influential Indian in West Asia. M A Yusuff is back in the spotlight after the controversy surrounding the UAE's reported offer of a Rs 7 billion aid package for flood-hit Kerala.
If all goes well, from December, drones can be used for purpose like mapping, surveying and photography, which till now was illegal due to absence of any guidelines.
The dealers are protesting against the use of petrol pumps for government campaigns and seeking of personal data of over a million people working there
Airline told to transfer non-core assets, subsidiaries to special purpose vehicle
Looking into the flexi-fare scheme in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains introduced in September 2016, the CAG stated that occupancy in all classes except the sleeper class in Duronto decreased.
Interestingly, PM Modi had thanked his UAE counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for offering the support to the rain-battered state on August 18.
'Boeing has returned some cash to the airline which will help it improve the current liquidity crisis.'
Kerala floods take a toll on small businesses, NBFCs brace for losses
With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.
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