Akasa Air has introduced an exciting new promotion called the “Take Off Tuesday” sale, exclusively for travelers who are planning to fly on Tuesdays. This special sale, which was launched on Monday, offers discounted fares for Tuesday travel starting from May 22, 2023. Akasa Air The main highlight of this promotion is the opportunity for
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has made a remarkable comeback, achieving a profit of Rs 3,400 crore in the fiscal year ending March 2023. This positive financial performance can be attributed to the significant increase in domestic air traffic following the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the aviation sector. In the previous two
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently convened a follow-up meeting with representatives from airlines and airport operators to address the crucial issue of infrastructure and manpower planning for the upcoming peak travel season. The objective of this gathering was to ensure smooth processing for passengers at major metro airports by focusing on five touchpoints and
Uncertainty looms over the revival of Jet Airways as its air operator’s certificate (AOC) expired on Friday, raising concerns about the airline’s flying permit. The Jalan Kalrock Consortium (JKC), the winning bidder for Jet Airways during the insolvency resolution proceedings, has remained silent on the status of the AOC. Jet Airways has been grounded since
The government urges airlines to maintain reasonable and balanced air ticket prices in response to the recent surge in fares on specific routes, particularly following the suspension of flights by troubled airline Go First. Although there are no intentions to regulate airfares, a senior official emphasized the importance of avoiding substantial discrepancies between ticket prices
According to official data released on Friday, domestic airlines transported 129 million passengers in April, marking a more than 22% increase compared to the same period last year. However, the number of domestic air travelers in April, which stood at 128.88 million, was slightly lower than the 128.93 million recorded in March. In April 2022,
Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) has achieved the prestigious Platinum rating in the Airports Council International (ACI)’s Green Airports Recognition (GAR) program 2023, in the category of under 8 million passengers per year. The ACI-Asia-Pacific awarded MIA this rating, acknowledging the airport’s unwavering dedication and achievements in implementing green sustainability initiatives, according to a statement released
Air India, under the leadership of CEO Campbell Wilson, has made significant strides in its recruitment efforts this year, hiring over 3,900 individuals, including 2,400 cabin crew members and 500 pilots, since the start of 2023, including Air India Express. Wilson emphasized the airline’s commitment to expanding its recruitment and training capabilities, aiming to bolster
India is taking significant steps towards reducing emissions in the aviation sector by aiming for nationwide adoption of 1% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2025. The announcement was made by India’s oil minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, on Friday. Unlike the United States and the European Union, India does not currently have policies in place governing
Go First’s insolvency proceedings have raised concerns in India’s civil aviation sector, according to Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Civil Aviation Minister. In response to the crisis, Scindia expressed his belief that the ministry should support the airlines and work towards the early resumption of flights. Jyotiraditya Scindia Scindia acknowledged that while every company must manage its
