Aviation News

» Govt mulls putting cap on preferred seats on airlines

Action prompted following reports that some airlines were charging for a very large number of seats ... Read more

» Aviation Ministry resists EU fine on airline emissions

European Commission has said that it could fine Indian and Chinese airlines for not sharing emission data ... Read more

» OTAs expect increase in business as airlines unbundles airfares

Since most services relating to ancillary revenues or unbundled services need to be conducted online, online travel portals look to make the most of it ... Read more

» TUI India sign-up as exclusive agent of Emirates holidays

Le Passage to India to be the exclusive destination Management Company for Emirates Holidays for India, Bhutan and Nepal ... Read more

» Tax exemption on LTA only for domestic travel

If an air ticket comprises Indian and overseas components, no exemption will be provided either on the entire cost or on partial Indian travel ... Read more

» Airports Authority of India files USD 55 Million lawsuit against Kingfisher Airlines

Kingfisher owes more than $ 2.5 billion to its lenders, suppliers, plane-leasing companies, employees, airport operators and the Indian government ... Read more

» Air India to restart flying Dreamliners from today

AI will get eight more B-787s by this December on which new flights will be launched ... Read more

» Branson serves as stewardess on AirAsia flight after losing bet with Tony Fernandes

Fernandes's Team Lotus had finished two spots above Branson's Marussia Virgin racing team in the final rankings at the 2010 Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi ... Read more

» Mysore Palace faces dip in tourist numbers due to lack of air-connectivity of the city

The annual footfall at Amba Vilas Palace in 2012-13 was 30,00,452 against 35,20,112 in 2011-12 ... Read more

» Aseman Airlines to connect Hyderabad and Iran's Mashhad city from June 30

Currently, Iran's Mahan Air operates four flights from Delhi and two from Mumbai. Around 50,000 Indians visit Iran, while 30,000 Iranians visit India every year ... Read more

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