Officials announced on Thursday that they will implement key measures to handle the anticipated increase in passengers at the international airport in Srinagar. Among these measures are the installation of additional baggage-checking machines and the introduction of electric vehicles to transport passengers. The officials also plan to set up a police unit and a police
As part of its five-year transformation plan, Air India has implemented more than 29 new policies for its employees and hired over 3,800 staff across various departments, including crew, in the last six months. The loss-making airline, now under the guidance of the Tata Group since January last year, is investing USD 200 million in
Air India has completed the first phase of its five-year transformation plan, Vihaan.AI, which aimed to address the airline’s legacy issues and lay the groundwork for future growth. The Tata Group took over management and control of the airline in January 2022, having purchased it from the Indian government for Rs 18,000 crore. In September
On Tuesday evening, flight services at Kempegowda International Airport located in Devanahalli, on the city outskirts. It was disrupted due to bad weather caused by heavy rainfall, according to Bengaluru airport authorities. As a result, eight domestic flights were diverted to Chennai, and six departures were delayed, officials told PTI. An airport official explained that
The private airport operator released a statement announcing that it will temporarily close both runways at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Mumbai Airport for five hours on May 2 as part of its annual monsoon contingency plan. The temporary closure will allow engineers and airside teams to inspect the runway surfaces for any wear and tear
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
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 an official statement, passengers traveling through Kolkata airport can now use facial recognition technology to check in for their flights and board planes. ‘DigiYatra‘ is rolling out to enhance the passenger experience by providing a seamless entry and embarkation process for air travelers, making this possible. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport is
On 26th March, an IndiGo flight from Guwahati had an unruly drunk passenger who vomited and defecated in the aisle. Bhaskar Dev Konwar, a senior counsel at Guwahati High Court, highlighted the incident and pointed out the similar behavior of other passengers in the past year. In the meantime, the flight attendants cleaned the area