Government / Ministry News

» Aviation fuel price is 50 percent higher in India

Ad valorem taxes of 20-29 per cent are making domestic airlines shell out nearly 52 per cent more for the fuel compared to the average global price ... Read more

» Balmer Lawrie, IATA, Trade Wings join hands to empower women

Balmer Lawrie has decided to impart three month training in travel and tourism to 100 girls from economically weaker sections across India to improve employability of the girl students ... Read more

» Kingfisher nears deal to save the airline

Oneworld stands by Kingfisher Airlines ... Read more

» DGCA warns airlines on mounting airfares after Kingfisher cancellations

Crisis-hit Kingfisher has cancelled over 200 flights since last week ... Read more

» Madhya Pradesh chief minister bats for tourism in tiger reserves

Chouhan put forward the argument that the local people's economic development is ensured due to tourism activities in wildlife sanctuaries and the other wildlife also remains safe ... Read more

» DGFT exemption may let Kingfisher import ATF directly

Aviation turbine fuel is a restricted item which can be imported only by state-trading enterprises, in this case IndianOil Corp ... Read more

» Visakha Utsav to be revived to promote tourism

Local folk arts, artists and artisans to be given due importance in the Visakha Utsav to be organised in December  ... Read more

» Airlines like Kingfisher, Jet Airways and SpiceJet need to align operations to cost structure

The greater spread of its operations, especially routes that its peers do not fly to and are unprofitable, means the pressure on costs is worse ... Read more

» Saxony eyes India for increased tourism

Tourism in Saxony has enjoyed substantial growth over the last ten years with 6.4 million guest arrivals in hotels and 16.7 million overnights ... Read more

» Kingfisher Airlines not seeking bailout, to focus on high-end business: Vijay Mallya

Big Indian investor wants a stake in Kingfisher Airlines: Mallya ... Read more

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