An IndiGo Airlines flight from Amritsar to Ahmedabad faced an unexpected turn of events as it strayed into Pakistani airspace near Lahore due to severe weather conditions. However, the aircraft safely returned to Indian airspace without any incidents, according to a media report on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday evening, as reported by the
According to Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance, India presents a significant opportunity for growth in the aviation market, and Air India is actively pursuing a comprehensive business overhaul. Star Alliance, is a global alliance consisting of 26 airlines such as Air India, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, and South African Airways. It recognizes the importance of
India’s aviation sector possesses a promising vision and a well-timed strategy, considering its robust economic growth and large population. However, it is crucial to avoid hindering the positive impact by burdening the industry with excessive taxes, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Marie Owens Thomsen, the Chief Economist at IATA, expressed her disapproval
New Delhi – A Chennai-bound Indigo flight was forced to return to Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) in Delhi shortly after take-off on Saturday night due to an engine snag, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The incident occurred on IndiGo flight 6E-2789, which safely made an emergency landing back at the
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, has announced the commencement of Haj flights from Kannur and Kozhikode airports in Kerala, India. On June 4, Air India Express will begin operating special charter flights from Kannur and Kozhikode airports in Kerala, India. The airline also decided to introduce these services after successfully securing the
Air India, under the leadership of Tata Group since January last year, is actively working towards enhancing its services. In its pursuit of improvement, the airline has implemented a digitalized customer feedback mechanism that involves sending out daily questionnaires to passengers. This proactive approach has yielded a positive response, with a significant number of customers
May has been a month marked by constant turbulence following the crash of Go First and the subsequent suspension of flights from May 3rd. The aftermath has led to increased airfares, concerns among aircraft lessors, and thousands of employees facing an uncertain future. Despite these challenges, efforts are underway to revive the budget airline, and
According to a report from CNBC-TV18, budget airline Go First has submitted its re-launch proposal to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The airline plans to resume operations one week after receiving approval from the DGCA and the Committee of Creditors (CoC) for its business plan. The report states that Go First intends to
Airfares on several popular leisure routes have experienced a significant surge, causing inconvenience for summer tourists and disrupting their travel budgets. An example of this is the Delhi-Leh return fare, which recently reached Rs 52,000, equivalent to the fare for a return trip from Delhi to Paris. The current peak demand season has contributed to
In an announcement made on Friday, IndiGo, the prominent airline in India, revealed its ambitious plan for significant international growth. As part of this expansive strategy, the airline will commence direct flights to six new destinations across Africa and Central Asia. In late July or early August, IndiGo will launch direct flight connections between Mumbai
