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Domestic air passengers in November 51% lower than last year: DGCA

The occupancy rate or load factor of six major Indian airlines was between 66.3% and 77.7% in November, it stated.

Published on Dec 18, 2020, 4:15 PM IST

SpiceJet flight undershoots runway in Guwahati; DGCA grounds 2 pilots, pending inquiry

Officials said that while the plane landed before the designated point on the runway, none of the passengers were affected.

Updated on Dec 5, 2020, 7:16 PM IST

Pilots’ bodies urge aviation minister Hardeep Puri to roll back pay cuts

Union civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri.

Updated on Nov 30, 2020, 11:50 PM IST

Travel agents’ apex body directs members to refund airfares for flights booked during lockdown

Passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, in Mumbai.

Updated on Nov 27, 2020, 7:15 PM IST

India restricts international flights till Dec 31, allows select flights

India has suspended international flight operations till December 31.

Updated on Nov 26, 2020, 4:57 PM IST

SpiceJet shares surge to 50%, Indigo up 29% in November

SpiceJet’s fortunes have also been favoured by the US Federal Aviation Administration, which has cleared the return of Boeing MAX aircraft for operations

Published on Nov 19, 2020, 3:31 PM IST

FAA clears the decks for Boeing Max aircraft

FAA approved the “return to service” of 737 Max with extensive fixes.

Published on Nov 19, 2020, 3:52 AM IST

DGCA will take ‘some time’ before deciding on Boeing 737 MAX planes

Only two Indian carriers -- SpiceJet and now-shuttered Jet Airways -- were operating MAX aircraft before they were grounded on safety concerns. SpiceJet has a fleet of 13 such planes that were grounded in March 2019.

Published on Nov 18, 2020, 9:12 PM IST

Covid-19: Passengers test positive, India-Oman flight seats cut by half

Representational Image.

Updated on Nov 17, 2020, 9:13 AM IST

Fare cap on air tickets to remain till February 24: Hardeep Singh Puri

Civil aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri addressing a press conference at National Media Centre in New Delhi on Thursday.

Updated on Oct 30, 2020, 1:19 AM IST

Suspension of international flights extended till Nov 30 amid Covid-19 crisis

The scheduled international passenger services have been suspended in India since March 23 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Updated on Oct 28, 2020, 2:51 PM IST

Vistara opts for single-use earphones, beverages in disposables and touchless solutions amid Covid-19

Vistara takes multiple steps to ensure safety onboard amid Covid-19 pandemic

Updated on Oct 25, 2020, 1:17 PM IST

Civil aviation ministry, DGCA grant conditional exemption to NCRTC for using drones

The Corporation has the mandate to implement the RRTS project across the National Capital Region, ensuring a balanced and sustainable urban development through better connectivity and access.

Published on Oct 16, 2020, 10:50 PM IST

Will you get refund if your flight ticket was booked by an agent? FAQ answered

Private airlines will have to abide by the DGCA refund norms regarding tickets which have been cancelled owing to lockdown.

Updated on Oct 10, 2020, 7:05 AM IST

Govt may allow 75% flight ops, says Hardeep Puri

Passengers at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on October 1. Airlines are operating 1,500 flights.

Updated on Oct 9, 2020, 6:35 AM IST

India to see pre-Covid air traffic numbers by January 1: Minister Hardeep Puri

An IndiGo Airlines aircraft prepares to land as a man paddles his cycle rickshaw in Ahmedabad.

Updated on Oct 8, 2020, 7:15 PM IST

Foreign airlines’ flights will not be allowed at expense of Indian airlines: Hardeep Singh Puri

Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri addresses during the inauguration of General Aviation Terminal in New Delhi.

Published on Oct 8, 2020, 4:10 PM IST

DGCA issues detailed refund guidelines after Supreme Court verdict

The Indian aviation industry has been hit hard due to the coronavirus pandemic and as a result, all airlines in the country have opted for cost-cutting measures such as layoffs, leave without pay for the employees etc.

Updated on Oct 8, 2020, 9:43 AM IST

Airline ticket refund: Supreme Court okays DGCA plan for full refund on cancelled flights due to lockdown

Thousands of domestic and international flights were cancelled due to the Covid-19 lockdown imposed from 25 March this year

Updated on Oct 1, 2020, 1:00 PM IST

Aviation regulator ropes in QCI for drone certification

HT Image

Published on Sep 29, 2020, 8:45 AM IST

SC reserves order on refund of cancelled air tickets during lockdown

Airlines such as GoAir demanded the court to consider extending the refund deadline of March 31, 2021 by another six month.

Updated on Sep 25, 2020, 7:30 PM IST

Regional connectivity: Two new airlines in final stages of certification by DGCA

Terminal building of Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. Except Bengaluru-based Star Air that commenced its operations in January last year, no airline in service has dedicated UDAN operations.

Updated on Sep 25, 2020, 10:50 AM IST

No refund on lockdown flights originating outside India, Centre clarifies

The latest clarification from the Centre came on an affidavit filed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in answer to queries put forth by the Supreme Court hearing a petition by Pravasi Legal Cell. (AFP file photo)

Updated on Sep 24, 2020, 10:05 PM IST

0.5% interest likely on delayed air ticket refunds

Airlines cancelled thousands of tickets during the Covid-19 lockdown and kept the money in so-called credit shells.

Updated on Sep 24, 2020, 1:03 AM IST

Refund, credit shell available on air tickets booked before lockdown: Centre tells SC

The affidavit came on the eve of a scheduled hearing on a bunch of PILs before the top court where the Centre’s scheme for refund of flights cancelled during lockdown is expected to be taken up for consideration.

Updated on Sep 22, 2020, 9:36 PM IST

India will need 9,488 pilots in next five years: Hardeep Singh Puri

Aircraft operated by AirAsia Bhd, Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Group, and IndiGo, a unit of InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., stand at Terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

Published on Sep 21, 2020, 10:25 PM IST

Covid-19: Airlines offer schemes to boost passenger confidence

IndiGo recently announced two free round-trip tickets to every millionth passenger.

Published on Sep 17, 2020, 10:57 AM IST

Parliament monsoon session: Aircraft (Amendment) Bill passed by Rajya Sabha

Several MPs appreciated the role of Air India in bringing back Indians stranded abroad during the nationwide lockdown and expressed concerns over the Union government’s bid to sell the public carrier.

Published on Sep 15, 2020, 5:03 PM IST

Parliament passes bill to give statutory status to aviation regulators

The bill was passed by voice vote in Rajya Sabha. It had got approval of Lok Sabha in March.

Published on Sep 15, 2020, 12:29 PM IST

In-flight photography allowed, prohibition on recording that leads to chaos, clarifies DGCA

The aviation regulator added that despite these regulations, airlines have often failed to follow rules primarily due to lack of diligence on their part.

Updated on Sep 13, 2020, 6:14 PM IST

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