Travel

Photo: The Economic Times

Over 4 Lakh People Travel Domestic In 1 Day, India Creates Aviation History

The skyrocketing domestic airline traffic helped India to create a record, globally. As per media sources, India created a record of over 4 lakh passengers travelling via domestic flights, in just a day. Furthermore, the Aviation Ministry said, more than 37.5m passengers were carried by domestic airlines in just the first three months of 2023.  The data showed that a 51.7% growth compared to a year ago, in India.

Wed, 03 May 2023 - 08:43 PM / by Varsha Joshi

You May Like

Electric Vehicles

UK Seeks Custom Duty Cut On Electric Vehicles Amid Discussion With India

 The UK is pushing for a cut in customs duty on electric vehicles in the ongoing negotiations for signing a free-trade deal with India, a senior official confirmed. At present there is a customs duty of 60 per cent on imported cars priced below $… read-more

TAGS: India-UK Free Trade Deal, PM Modi, PM Rishi Sunak, Electric Vehicles

Khalistani leader warning

Don't Fly On Air India On Nov 19, Warning Of Khalistani Leader To Sikhs

Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a leader of the Khalistan movement and the head of the banned organisation Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), has released a video once again, in which he issued a threat to disrupt Air India flights on November 19. In a video… read-more

TAGS: Khalistani terrorist, Sikhs, Video Threat, Air India, warning

Tootpaset, toothgel ban in flights

No Mouthwash For Pilots, Crew, Says New Rule Of DGCA

In the latest directive issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), pilots and crew can't use any mouthwash during flights. The directive was issued after being convinced that these products, which have alcoholic content, with some… read-more

TAGS: Airlines , New Rules, pilot, Mouthwash, DGCA

United Airlines

Only White, Young Female Attendants On Flights": Airlines Sued For Discrimination

A recent lawsuit alleges that US-based United Airlines shows a preference for flight attendants with specific features and age groups on charter flights serving professional and college sports teams. Media sources confirmed, two United Airlines… read-more

TAGS: Airlines , Discrimination, Legal News, Sued, Flights, United Airlines

Helicopter Chetak Crash

Breaking! Indian Navy's Chetak Helicopter Crashes In Kochi, 1 Killed

 An Indian Navy helicopter crashed on the runway of the Naval airport at Willingdon Island which is situated near Kochi on Saturday. There are reports that one Indian Navy personnel who was onboard the helicopter lost his life during the crash.… read-more

TAGS: INS Helicopter, Chetak, Breaking News, KILLED, National news

Tesla In India by 2024

Tesla To Enter India In 2024, Govt Ramping Up With Approvals

Eon Musk is currently the richest man in the world and the key reason for his massive wealth is Tesla, one of the most popular car brands across the globe. As per promise to PM Narendra Modi, Elon Musk is likely to bring Tesla to India. According… read-more

TAGS: Tesla, Elon Musk, PM Narendra Modi, Car, AutomobilesNews