Air India has announced the introduction of updated inflight food and beverage menus for all international flights departing from India. The move is in line with the airline’s commitment to enhancing customer experience by incorporating guest feedback. The company has created a varied selection of gourmet meals, appetizers, and desserts, showcasing the influence of locally
SpiceJet Ltd announced on Monday that it has spun off its cargo and logistics business, SpiceXpress, into a separate entity named SpiceXpress and Logistics Pvt Ltd as of April 1. The move resulted in a one-time gain of Rs 2,555.77 crore for SpiceJet, which has substantially reduced its negative net worth. This action will also
On April 5, the Department Related Standing Committee for Transport, Tourism, and Culture summoned representatives from various private airlines and the Association of Private Airport Operators (APAO) to discuss the pressing issue of soaring airfares throughout India. Indian Airlines An official source informed ANI that the secretariat had extended invitations to multiple private airlines and
According to officials, IndiGo is set to launch its first international flight from Bhubaneswar airport with direct service to Dubai from May 15. On the occasion of Utkal Dibasa, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated ticket sales for the flight, which will operate thrice a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The maiden ticket price is
According to reports, a 63-year-old Swedish national named Klas Erik Harald Jonas Westberg was arrested on Thursday. Westberg allegedly molested a cabin crew member aboard an IndiGo flight from Bangkok to Mumbai (6E-1052). The incident took place while Westberg was reportedly inebriated. The airline staff handed him over to the Mumbai police when the flight
On Friday, Vistara, the full-service carrier jointly owned by Tata group and Singapore Airlines, announced that it would commence direct flight services between Mumbai and London Heathrow from June 1. Vistara issued a statement stating that it would service the new route five times a week using a Dreamliner Boeing 787-9 aircraft that will offer
Air India has announced the launch of its Premium Economy class, providing passengers with an exceptional in-flight experience and added convenience on the ground. The airline has become the first and only Indian carrier to offer four cabin classes: First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. Initially, Premium Economy will only be available on select routes,
Air India is replacing its antiquated manual pricing system with more advanced algorithm-based software widely used by competitors. This shift will enable the airline to maximize its revenue per flight. The adoption of technology is part of Tata Group’s plan to modernize the formerly government-owned airline and improve its services to compete with Dubai’s Emirates
On Thursday, British carrier Virgin Atlantic announced an expansion of its codeshare agreement with IndiGo, a budget airline. The move will allow Virgin Atlantic customers to access new destinations across India. Last August, the two airlines entered into a codeshare partnership to expand their reach among customers traveling to destinations serviced by both airlines. IndiGo
According to a company official, UAE’s Etihad Airways has ambitious plans for growth in India and is not worried about Indian airlines launching more services to destinations in West Asia. Salil Nath, the head of Etihad Airways for the Indian subcontinent, stated that such competition would spur innovation as the sector expands, satisfying the pent-up
