The international cargo operations of two major carriers - IndiGo and Air India Group (Air India and Vistara) - are experiencing opposite trajectories despite both the airlines significantly expanding their international flight offerings over the past year. During the fourth quarter of 2023-24, IndiGo's international non-passenger cargo business declined to 6,848 tonnes. This is an 18.2 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) decrease, according to data from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)
Known as the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll for her blistering performances and powerfully gritty vocals, Tina Turner died on May 24 after a long illness. She was 83.
It was supposed to be a happy journey to London, one that the Imam family had been planning for the past two months. Everything was set - except the visa, which did not arrive in time for one of its members. "Visa was the villain...As a consequence, half of the family of four will be in London today and the other half at home in India and the US, respectively," Sanjar Imam, director of travel firm Panache World, wrote in a Facebook post on Sunday.
Yoga guru Ramdev was on Saturday cleared by United Kingdom authorities following a second round of questioning at Heathrow Airport here, a day after he was detained and quizzed by customs officials for over six hours on landing in Britain.
A bomb scare was sparked at a UK airport after security staff mistook an aftershave bottle in the luggage of a passenger for a hand grenade.
British police have detained the live-in partner of a Guardian journalist responsible for leaking reports on US surveillance programme for nine hours under terror laws, prompting Indian-origin lawmaker Keith Vaz to seek an explanation from Scotland Yard on the issue.
The mayor of London, Boris Johnson, was caught in a dramatic air-rage incident - trying to calm down an abusive and violent passenger who was 'off his head' on an international flight from Kuala Lumpur to London.
At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured in Brussels after a series of terror attacks struck the city's airport and a metro station near the European Union headquarters.
British Airways covers over 150 destinations in 75 countries while in India the carrier operates 49 flights a week from London's Heathrow airport to Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
Putting an end to the vaccine certification row, the UK on Thursday announced that Indians, fully vaccinated with Covishield vaccine, will no longer require to undergo quarantine on their arrival in Britain from October 11.
Experts are divides on whether a new international airport should be developed at Greater Noida.
The proposed new airport will have five runways which will be simultaneously operational, all A380-compatible with a length of 4.5 km each
The United Kingdom will move India from 'red' to 'amber' list on August 8, according to the information available on the UK government website.
Rohit Sharma reportedly delayed his departure for the UK for personal reasons.
The order came on the complaint filed by the couple who had alleged that they found out about the cancellation of their flight scheduled for December 18, 2010 after reaching Heathrow Airport, UK as the airline did not inform them in advance about the same.
It would offer 15% discount to its premium economy class passengers bound for the US from India.
Europeans are feeling the effects of the "Beast from the East," which refers to frigid winds blowing east to west from Siberia toward the United Kingdom. Temperatures have plunged as much as 20 degrees Celsius below average for this time of year, thanks to these frigid winds. Take a look at how Europe is coping after being dumped with heavy snow.
The airline filed a police complaint against the woman, who was travelling in business class.
Domestic carriers, including newly-launched AirAsia India and regional airline Costa too have lowered their fares through these offers
Air travel may have become considerably easier in India, but airport lounges still leave a lot to be desired. Often, there is no space to stretch out for a nap or have a shower.
She is believed to be the first British woman to return from the IS heartland to face terror charges.
A day after the Union cabinet withdrew a controversial ordinance on convicted lawmakers it had earlier cleared, yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday termed the decision as "strangulation of democracy" as it was effected after condemnation by Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi.
Taking on competition from no-frill carriers, Jet Airways on Saturday launched a week-long sale of seven lakh low-fare domestic air tickets to attract air travellers who could use them to fly from August 10 onwards.
Talk to any member of the cabin crew on any Indian airline and you will hear the worst horror stories. Almost always, the targets of abuse in the air are female staff members who are called 'servants' or worse, points out Vir Sanghvi.
After losing 4-0 in the first leg in France, Barcelona scored three times in the last seven minutes to win a thrilling last 16 home game 6-1 on Wednesday and march into the quarter-finals.
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been strumming for the last 45 years, was restored to the iconic musician by British Airways after it went missing on a flight while he was returning to Delhi from London on Saturday night.
Alli apologised for the offence caused by his behaviour after the FA's decision.
Suspended all-rounder Ben Stokes has left England on a trip to visit family in New Zealand and will not be joining the Ashes squad, the England and Wales Cricket Board said.
In recent times, there have been various incidents of unruly passengers onboard domestic and international flights.
On Demand Mobile Visa service is launched by VFS Global and UK Visas and Immigration.
The research could have implications for airlines, passengers, and airports.
Indian classical musician Ustad Amjad Ali Khan's sarod, which he has been playing for the last 45 years, has gone missing while he was returning to Delhi from London by a British Airways flight.
Firms are still barred from holding board positions in the special purpose vehicle that will develop the airport.
The earlier aircraft did not have a first class
Virgin Atlantic plans to operate three flights a week from Delhi to London's Heathrow from September 2, while Mumbai services are planned to re-commence from September 17 with four flights per week. Both the destinations will provide connections to New York JFK and will operate on 787-9 Dreamliner.
Air India and aviation authorities on Saturday termed as false claims of a security scare onboard a recent Delhi-bound Air India flight from London.
The admission came in the midst of his virulent campaign against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to resign after his two sons and a daughter were named in Panama Paper leaks as having offshore companies.
Reyat was convicted of perjury in 2010 for lying to the court in 2003 during the trial of Ripudaman Singh Malik and Ajaib Singh Bagri, who were acquitted in the terrorist attack on Air India Flight 182 that killed all 329 people aboard.
The Competition Commission on Thursday imposed Rs 1 crore fine on Abu Dhabi-based Etihad for non-disclosure of full information in the course of seeking approval for its purchase of 24 per cent stake in Jet Airways.
A Russian fund submitted its interest to the resolution professional on February 14 and also hired a consultancy firm to help them with the bidding process.
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