New DelhiΒ |Β The Centre on Tuesday allowed airlines to deploy full pre-Covid flight capacity on the domestic sector from October 18. The capacity will be raised to 100 per cent from 85 per cent, which was set by the Civil Aviation Ministry on September 18, 2021, up from 72.5 per cent allowed in August and 65 […]
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India extends international flights suspension to August 31
New Delhi |Β India on Friday extended the suspension on international commercial flight operations till August 31. “In partial modification of circular dated June 26, 2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity of circular issued on the above subject… regarding scheduled international commercial passenger services to or from India till 2359 hrs IST of […]
‘Photos, videos allowed in flight, not recording equipment’
New Delhi:Β The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday said that passengers on board a flight can take photos and videos, but cannot use any recording equipment which would create chaos, disrupt flight operations and violate safety norms. The clarification comes after the aviation regulator earlier said that a scheduled flight will be suspended […]
Centre allows on-board meals, in-flight entertainment
New Delhi:Β The Union Government has permitted the resumption of on-board serving of meals and in-flight entertainment on domestic and international flights. In an order, the Centre has said that airlines may serve pre-packed snacks and meals and pre-packed beverages as per the policy of the airlines depending on the duration of the flight. The order […]
AirAsia India to give 50K free domestic flight tickets to doctors
New Delhi: Budget airline AirAsia India will give away 50,000 free domestic flight tickets to doctors under the ‘AirAsia RedPass’ initiative which acknowledges their contribution in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. “Doctors have been at the forefront of the nation’s fight against the pandemic, working tirelessly to save lives without fearing for their own,” the airline […]
180 labourers return to Jharkhand from Mumbai by flight
Ranchi: At the initiative of the Jharkhand government, 180 migrant labourers trapped in Maharashtra returned by flight from Mumbai on Thursday. Following a request made by Chief Minister Hemant Soren, the Central government had allowed the labourers to return by flight. These labourers did not have money to make their way back to Jharkahnd. Soren […]
5-year-old boy flies back home alone after 2 months
Bengaluru: A 5-year-old boy flew back home to the city alone on Monday after remaining stranded in Delhi for two months. “Welcome home, Vihaan! (Sharma) Bengaluru airport is constantly working towards enabling the safe return of all our passengers,” tweeted an official of the Kempegowda International Airport on his return. Welcome home, Vihaan! #BLRairport is […]
Must worry about citizens’ health, instead of airlines: SC to Centre
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday said there cannot be two norms — six feet social distance outside and shoulder to shoulder travel on flights, “the government should worry about the health of citizens than the health of commercial airlines”. After making the observation, the top court allowed the Centre and national carrier Air […]
All states except Andhra, Bengal to resume flights on Monday
New Delhi:Β States across the country will resume domestic flight services on Monday except Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, said Union Minister for Civil Aviation Hardeep Singh Puri. Airports in Andhra Pradesh will resume services on Tuesday, May 26, and West Bengal will restart on Thursday, May 28. Earlier on Sunday evening, IANS had reported on […]
India to resume domestic flight operation from May 25
Delhi/Mumbai:Β India will allow resumption of domestic passenger flight operations in a calibrated manner, exactly two months after suspending them under the national lockdown norms. In a tweet, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said: “Domestic civil aviation operations will recommence in a calibrated manner from Monday, 25th May 2020.” “All airports & air […]