Aviation News
Etihad Airways will introduce its first 'all economy' class aircraft into its fleet in October 2010. ... Read more
Cathay Pacific Airways and Travelport have announced a marketing agreement that will provide all Galileo, Apollo and Worldspan-connected travel agents with efficient access to the airline's fares and content. ... Read more
Emirates Airline will add a total of 129 additional services to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in August, September and October this year, adding to the carrier’s already robust service schedule. ... Read more
Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel recently informed the Lok Sabha that Service Tax on air travel has been imposed on international air travel for a passenger embarking in India and travelling in higher (other than economy) classes with effect from May 1, 2006. ... Read more
Emirates Airline is offering passengers special Ramadan offer fares to select 20 destinations across the Middle East, Far East and Africa. ... Read more
AirAsia achieved another world record, this time by selling more than 500,000 seats in 24 hours on Tuesday, 10th August 2010 ... Read more
Emirates, the Dubai-based international carrier, has underlined its commitment to the United States by announcing the launch of second daily flights to Los Angeles and Houston. ... Read more
According to a report in Economic Times, fed up with chasing the airline for payment, GMR ( New Delhi and Hyderabad Airports) and state-run Airports Authority of India (AAI) has also asked Kingfisher Airlines to either clear the Rs 200 crore dues by this week or be on cash-and-carry from next week. The GVK Group, which runs Mumbai and Bangalore Airports, will also take a call on the same soon. ... Read more
With unparalleled efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, leaders of the industry and associations, a unique platform, namely, the Confederation of Indian Travel and Tourism Industry (CITTI), under the leadership of Kumari Selja, Union Minister of Tourism, is finally underway, which is like a dream that has been realised after 60 years of commitment, persuasion and hard work. ... Read more
Air India will launch daily direct flights between Toronto and New Delhi from October 31, 2010. ... Read more
