'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'
The no-frills carrier was launched in 2009. It began India operations a year later.
But its sales pitch will remain muted till India opens up more seats on the route
In June, flydubai doubled its network in India with the start of flights to Delhi, Kochi and Trivandrum.
The bulk of Indian carriers flying to Dubai are low-cost carriers, which include IndiGo, Air India Express, and SpiceJet.
The Indian government allowed foreign airlines to buy up to 49 per cent stakes in Indian carriers in September 2012.
India has become a lucrative market for west Asian carriers like Flydubai.
Dubai-based low-cost airline, flydubai, has refunded the ticket cost to all its passengers, after being forced to defer its plans to launch three routes to India, it has been revealed.
'As part of our D33 strategy, the plan is to establish 30 unicorns in Dubai within the next 10 years.'
Three months after Sanjay Aggarwal resigned as chief executive officer (CEO) of SpiceJet, the airline announced the appointment of Neil Raymond Mills as the CEO.
This year the Pitru Paksha fortnight runs from September 9-24 and will end with the start of Navratri.
The travel ban will come into effect from 11.59 pm on Saturday, April 24, and is subject to review after 10 days.
Dispute arose as Indian carriers objected to Emirates flying passengers beyond Dubai, and Dubai authorities complained that Indian airlines have been flying more flights than allocated to its carriers.
With a contrarian approach to the Indian market, Mills has reconfigured SpiceJet and eked out its first profit in five quarters. His plan is not without risks.
Visitors to Dubai will soon be able to collect their visas by e-mail or mobile phone as the authorities here have announced a partnership with a low cost airline to activate the "hassle free" service.
A source said Mills was leaving the airline as he was not getting operational freedom to run the organisation.
High winds and low visibility caused pilots to abort a first attempt at landing.
No-frills carrier IndiGo has expressed interest to buy Air India
70.5 million passengers passed through it last year
According to Mumbai International Airport Limited spokesperson, the airport handled 3.04 million passengers in October and 3.15 million passengers in May. In December 2013, 2.9 million passengers passed through the Mumbai airport.
Budget carrier SpiceJet has accepted the resignation of its chief Executive Niel Raymond Mills, 18 months before his service contract was to expire.
Foreign carriers to pick up staff from cash-strapped SpiceJet.
The Civil Aviation Ministry is looking to increase air seat entitlement to Dubai by 20%.
SpiceJet promoter Kalanithi Maran would need to invest at least Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) almost immediately to stabilise the airline.
Pharma major Lupin and mortgage lender HDFC were the top losers.
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