Non-scheduled commercial flights are being arranged and this operation will begin from May 7 in a phased manner.
It neither mentions timelines for refund or compensation, nor talks about penal provisions for airlines.
The capability of drones to evade radar, wreak devastation at strategic installations and transport weapons to terrorists has been a continuous concern for the country's security establishment, and in a maiden incident, these unmanned vehicles were used to strike an Indian Air Force base in Jammu on Sunday, officials said.
Till now, Vadra, 46, the businessman husband of Priyanka Gandhi, an SPG protectee, was exempted from frisking at airports when he travelled with an SPG protectee.
Company chief Tony Fernandes said the name of Chairman for AirAsia India board would also be disclosed soon
The government on Wednesday issued new guidelines for international arrivals amid the spread of mutant variants of coronavirus in many countries.
Over 30 passengers have suffered ear and nose-bleed after the crew on Jet Airways flight 9W 697 reportedly forgot to select a switch that helps maintain cabin air pressure
The next step is the charter, which aims to safeguard consumer rights and address criticism about the government not doing enough for passengers.
Pusapati was given detailed presentations on various aspects of the sector by senior officials of the Ministry.
Fliers may have to shell out more with the government mulling to impose a two per cent cess on air tickets
The airline informed the ministry that it would operate 75 planes by April-end.
Have you tried to change a flight recently? Or cancel a flight ticket? Or had to deal with indifferent -- even rude -- airline staff?
India's domestic aviation market has clocked a growth rate of 22 per cent in the last one year.
A regulator has to ensure that fares have transparency.
As a member of Parliament, I am aware of the number of complaints raised against Air India's crew, Gaikwad said.
While the Saudi drone strike has put the focus back on anti-drone measures, caution also stems from the fact that India has a number of large oil refining assets close to India-Pakistan border.
After allowing FDI by foreign carriers in their Indian counterparts, the government has put in place provisions to prevent Indian airlines from being controlled and managed by the foreign investor.
"I sometimes think of leaving it, but the chief minister's post doesn't leave me," Ashok Gehlot famously said earlier this year, in part as a signal to the Congress top brass not to pick someone else for the job if the party wins the assembly polls.
According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.
In a relief for people travelling long distances, the Indian Railways is set to resume serving cooked meals on trains, a service which was discontinued in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
The employees associated with various unions of AAI have formed a joint forum and started the three-day-long strike in front of the Civil Aviation Ministry at Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan here and at AAI offices across the country.
According to the package, the dues will be cleared in six monthly instalments by March 2009. Current ATF purchases will get 90 days' credit, supported by bank guarantees. Also, jet fuel price revisions will henceforth happen every fortnight. Praful Patel on Thursday admitted in the Lok Sabha that it may take another two months to make the recently-opened third runway at the Delhi airport fully operational.
Preferred seats also become costlier on IndiGo flights.
Aviation regulators says airlines are free to fix fares.
Many states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu were opposed to opening up of their airports in view of rising cases of the coronavirus infection.
Amid the prevailing situation in Ukraine due to the rising tensions with Russia, India has advised its citizens to temporarily leave Ukraine.
The carrier has two-third Indian directors on board, as mandated.
During the first phase of the Vande Bharat mission, Air India and its subsidiary Air India Express are scheduled to operate a total 64 flights between May 7 and May 14 to bring 14,800 Indians from 12 countries on a payment basis.
The issue of fog and low visibility primarily impacts airports in northern India and Bengaluru.
Promoters of SpiceJet do not have funds to bail out the airlines of dire consequences.
Domestic carriers seek week's time for suggestions on fares.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday concluded a crucial visit to Male, assuring the country's top leadership that the Maldives remains an important partner of India in maintaining peace, stability and prosperity in the Indian Ocean region.
The government is open to giving 100 per cent stake to private parties in six select airports, including Kolkata and Chennai.
Officials differ, say firm should first fly regional.
In a circular issued on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation said it was "suspending travel to and from the following countries: (India, Brazil and Argentina) including any person who has been in any of the mentioned countries above in the last 14 days prior to their arrival to the Kingdom".
The move is expected to give a major relief to Air India, which suffered a huge financial loss of around Rs 491 crore.
Panel of its and govt officials to scrutinise operational record and decide whether to proceed with inducting more Boeing 787s.
The two signed an agreement on Monday to study and clean the Ganga.
'This kind of a last minute order creates immense problems for airlines.'
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