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Washington to Mumbai flight ticket for just ₹19,000? Post on X sparks chatter
After an X user shared a screenshot claiming that a connecting flight from Washington to Mumbai costs just ₹19,000, many people couldn’t believe their eyes.
Published on Mar 20, 2024 03:26 PM IST
Public-private-people partnership model for digital economy recovery
This paper has been authored by Apoorva Lalwani and Jhanvi Tripathi.
Published on Aug 12, 2023 10:00 AM IST
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Woman in cockpit: DGCA issues notices to Air India CEO, head of flight safety
A DGCA official said that Air India CEO and chief of its flight safety have been given 15 days to respond
Updated on Apr 30, 2023 02:58 PM IST
Air India to minimise single-use plastic on all flights by 80% on Earth Day
Several initiatives like the 100% removal of 500ml plastic water bottles from all Economy Class seat pockets on widebody aircraft operating international flights are few of the steps taken by the airline
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 02:47 PM IST
Indian railways reduces fare of AC 3-tier economy class tickets
Railways on Wednesday issued an order to restore the fare for AC 3-tier economy class travel which had been withdrawn in November last year when it was merged with AC 3-tier.
Published on Mar 23, 2023 04:50 AM IST
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Indonesia allows airlines to raise economy class fares as fuel prices soar
Effective this week, fuel surcharges will be allowed to exceed the government-regulated price ceiling by up to 10% for jet plane flights in Indonesia and up to 20% for flights using propeller planes
Updated on Apr 20, 2022 08:26 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jakarta
IndiGo scraps plan to launch dual-aisle flights to Europe: Report
IndiGo will start flights to Europe, London on a single-aisle Airbus 321XLR (extralong range) aircraft .IndiGo will dedicate about 20 of these aircraft, with two-class configuration, for international operations
Updated on Feb 18, 2020 12:42 PM IST
Livemint, New Delhi | Rashmi Sanyal
Now, Panjab University employees can use private airlines for official trips
Earlier, was mandatory to use only Air India for official travel, now the condition has been waived as long as central funds are not being used
Updated on Jan 10, 2020 08:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Soon, hire a guide to board Air India flights
An Air India official aware of the development said the services could cost between ₹2,500 and ₹5,000 per passenger, depending on the facilities availed.
Updated on Sep 06, 2019 05:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Faizan Haidar
Aamir Khan travels economy, leaves a planeload of passengers surprised. Watch video
Aamir Khan was spotted taking an economy class seat even as his co-passengers were surprised to find him among them. Watch video.
Updated on Apr 23, 2019 09:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | HT Correspondent
‘Dictating who would eat what’: Mamata Banerjee stings Modi on Air India’s veg meal in economy class
Trinamool chief Mamata Banerjee made the comment while addressing an election rally in Murshidabad Lok Sabha constituency where parliamentary polls are to be held on April 23.
Published on Apr 18, 2019 07:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Berhampore/Kolkata | HT Correspondents
Up in the air: Travellers share their favourite moments on a Vistara flight
Be it the ‘excellent’ food or the ‘courteous’ crew, there is never a shortage of compliments that the full-service carrier receives from its customers!
Updated on Jan 10, 2019 01:27 PM IST
Promotional Feature, HT Brand Studio
Coming soon: Assistants to help you sail through airport formalities
Air travellers will soon be able to avail of a package in which they can hire assistants to help them complete check-in formalities, speed them through security check and immigration, wait for their flight at airline lounges, and be taken to the boarding gate in a golf cart, officials said.
Updated on Oct 29, 2018 07:01 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Faizan Haidar
UP govt announces austerity measures for officials
The Uttar Pradesh government has asked its officials to curtail expenses on foreign visits, fly economy class and avoid holding lunch or dinner meetings at five-star hotels.
Published on Sep 19, 2018 04:11 PM IST
Lucknow | Press Trust of India
Bed bugs force Air India to ground Mumbai-Newark planes
The airline received complaints from passengers who flew in the aircraft from Newark on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 21, 2018 08:05 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Happy Birthday Priyanka Chopra: Excerpts from her unauthorised biography
Actor Priyanka Chopra is an international artist. On her birthday today, Jul 18, here are a few excerpts from Aseem Chhabra’s Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star — an unauthorised biography. Including the one when she confirmed being in a relationship!
Updated on Jul 19, 2018 11:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aseem Chhabra
Croatia president’s dance with team after FIFA World Cup 2018 final qualification goes viral
Croatia came back from a goal down to defeat England 2-1 on Wednesday night to make it to their first ever World Cup final.
Updated on Jul 12, 2018 03:18 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correpondent
Mamata cuts luxury travel for ministers, announces ‘one person, one car’ policy
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee also said that foreign travel of ministers and state officials would be sanctioned only by her, apart from ordering cuts on hospitality expenses such as food.
Updated on Jul 05, 2018 09:20 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | HT Correspondent, Kolkata