Aviation

Domestic air traffic grows 5.3 pc to 13.6 million in October: DGCA

Domestic air traffic grows 5.3 pc to 13.6 million ...

November 27, 2024

According to the monthly data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the domestic air passenger traffic in India grew 5.3 pc to 13.6 million in October from 12.6 million in the same month last year. The data states that budget carrier IndiGo clocked a marke...

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Air India optimises key domestic metro routes post Vistara merger

Air India optimises key domestic metro routes post...

November 27, 2024

Tata Group carrier Air India has announced that it will deploy the narrowbody aircraft of erstwhile Vistara on its metro-to-metro routes in order to enhance passenger comfort on these trunk routes. In a press statement, Air India says that all flights on key metro routes Delhi to...

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IndiGo launches ‘Student Special’ fares on domestic flights

IndiGo launches ‘Student Special’ fares on dom...

November 23, 2024

Targetting the large market of domestic student travel, low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced the launch of Student Special initiative. In a press statement, the airline says that it is tailored to meet the unique travel needs of students, focussing on affordability, flexibility,...

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IndiGo announces 8 new flights for upcoming winter travel season

IndiGo announces 8 new flights for upcoming winter...

November 9, 2024

IndiGo, the largest Indian carrier, has announced new flights and resumption of operations in its winter schedule to significantly bolster connectivity to East and North-East India. In a press statement, IndiGo says that it is now operating tri-weekly flights between Agartala and...

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Air India launches ‘Fly Prior’ service for greater travel flexibility

Air India launches ‘Fly Prior’ service for gre...

November 9, 2024

Air India has introduced a new ancillary service, ‘Fly Prior’, to provide greater flexibility in travel plans to its guests flying within India.  In a press statement, the airline says that the service provides travellers an option to take an alternative flight departing up ...

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Air India Express adds Jammu & Port Blair to domestic network

Air India Express adds Jammu & Port Blair to ...

October 27, 2024

As part of its domestic expansion plans, Air India Express, an Indian low-cost airline and a subsidiary of Indian flag carrier airline Air India, announced the addition of two new stations, Jammu and Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair) to its domestic network.  Starting December 1, 20...

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Air India-Vistara merger: What is in store for the flyers?

Air India-Vistara merger: What is in store for the...

September 10, 2024

Just under 10 years after it first took wings as the latest airline in India and having established itself as the most premier carrier, at least in brand perception, Vistara, a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore International Airlines is set to cease operations fr...

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Domestic airfares rise by 16 pc for Diwali-Dussehra holidays

Domestic airfares rise by 16 pc for Diwali-Dussehr...

August 29, 2024

Domestic airfares have risen by 16 pc for this year’s Diwali-Dussehra holidays, according to Cleartrip, an online travel agency. This increase highlights a notable shift in travel costs due to the significant rise in demand and festive travel trends. In a press statement, Clear...

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Air India Express expands operations with six new daily flights

Air India Express expands operations with six new ...

August 13, 2024

In a major move to enhance its domestic operations, Air India Express has expanded its network by launching six new daily direct flights in a single day, marking a substantial boost in connectivity across key Indian cities. In a press statement, Air India Express, a subsidiary of...

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Air India Express expands network to Agartala

Air India Express expands network to Agartala

July 26, 2024

Enhancing connectivity in northeast India, low-cost carrier Air India Express has announced daily flights from Agartala to Guwahati, Delhi and Kolkata. In a press statement, Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, says that the expansion aims to improve travel options and c...

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