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The central government has temporarily put on hold the directive allowing airlines to choose 60% of the seats in flights without extra charges. News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that this rule was to come into effect from April 20, but now it has been postponed till further orders. The Civil Aviation Ministry had…
The central government has temporarily put on hold the directive allowing airlines to choose 60% of the seats in flights without extra charges. News agency PTI quoted sources as saying that this rule was to come into effect from April 20, but now it has been postponed till further orders. The Civil Aviation Ministry had…
The United States said on Tuesday it has started facilitating charter flights from a number of countries in the Middle East for US citizens stranded in the region as Washington’s joint military strikes with Israel on Iran have severely disrupted global air travel. The move came four days after the US-Israeli air war on Iran…
Wall Street analysts have projected that airlines could save millions on fuel costs as the increasing popularity of weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy leads to a “slimmer society” of passengers. According to a CNBC reporta 10% reduction in average passenger weight could lead to a 2% decrease in total aircraft weight, resulting in fuel…
Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 08:10 IST Dense fog in northern India disrupted flights at Delhi’s IGI Airport, prompting CAT III operations and advisories from Delhi International Airport Limited and other airlines. A representative image for a flight (PTI) Airlines issued passenger advisories on Friday as dense fog enveloped large parts of northern India, disrupting flight…
Last Updated:December 19, 2025, 07:13 IST RK Puram emerged as the most polluted area with an AQI of 447, followed closely by Anand Vihar, Vivek Vihar, and Sirifort, all recording 442. A layer of smog engulfs the city after air quality deteriorated, in New Delhi. (IMAGE: PTI) Delhi continued to reel under poor air quality,…
Delta Air Lines (USA): Delta is the world’s most valuable airline, worth $26.31 billion. Headquartered in Atlanta, it operates flights across six continents. Passengers favor Delta for its reliability and smooth travel experience. (Image: Wikimedia Commons) Indigo (India): India’s biggest airline and the second richest in the world, with a value of $23.79 billion. IndiGo…
New Delhi: A high-level meeting was held in the national capital to deliberate on the restoration of flight services at Sikkim’s Pakyong Airport, which have remained suspended since June 2024, said MP Indra Hang Subba. The meeting, convened at Udaan Bhawan under the chairmanship of Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol, was attended…
Air India today, on June 3, 2025, announced its interline partnership with four major airlines from emerging markets, enhancing connectivity to Europe, particularly the Baltic region and parts of Eastern Europe and Central Asia. Air India signed these interline agreements with airBaltic, Bulgaria Air, Cyprus Airways, and Uzbekistan Airways on the sidelines of the ongoing…
New Delhi: Days after a passenger jet and military helicopter collided in Washington DC, killing all 67 people aboard the two aircraft, a new report has revealed that air traffic facilities in the US are reeling under severe staff shortages. Over 90 per cent of the United States’ 313 air traffic control facilities are operating below…