SpiceJet Collabs With Old Delhi's Karim's To Bring In-Flight Mughlai Dishes
SpiceJet has partnered with Old Delhi's iconic restaurant, Karim's - the quintessential landmark for Mughlai cuisine since 1913, to offer passengers the 'Shan-e-Tandoor' platter. Effective from February 19, the exceptional platter serving authentic Mughlai will be available on select domestic and international flights departing from New Delhi. Eventually extending to Mumbai, Kolkata and the complete network, the airlines will include numerous… read-more
Tags: SpiceJet Airlines, Karim's, Mughlai, Delhi, Domestic Flights, International Flights
Courtesy: News 18
Domestic Air Travel To Get Dearer As Govt Hikes Fare Limits By 10-30%
The Civil Aviation Ministry has decided to increase the lower and upper limits on domestic airfares by 10-30% until March 31, 2021 or further orders. The increment will hike airfares along seven bands of flights based on different time durations. Earlier, in May 2020, the DGCA had ordered airliners to float 40% tickets of a flight between the lower and upper limits. Meanwhile, the flights are currently operating at 80% capacity than the pre-… read-more
Tags: Civil Aviation Ministry, Domestic Flights, Air Travel, Directorate General Of Civil Aviation
Courtesy: Bloomberg Quint
DGCA Says Refund Applicable Only For Flights Originating In India
DGCA has informed the Supreme Court that the refund for international air tickets will be applicable only for flights originating from India. It said that there cannot be any refund for flights originating out of India, irrespective of it being an Indian or international carrier coming into India. The DGCA also clarified that there is no credit shell for travel agents as it is a private agreement.
Tags: Lockdown, flights cancelled, Domestic Flights, International Flights, Centre, Supreme Court
Courtesy: HINDUSTAN TIMES
In-flight Meals & Beverages Re-permitted to be Provided in Domestic Flights
The Civil Aviation Ministry of India has made a decision to re-permit airlines to serve in-flight meals and beverages. Henceforth, the air passengers won't have to carry food with them. The Ministry has stated in its order, that, "Airlines may serve pre-packed snacks, meals and beverages on domestic flights depending on the duration of the flight". The Ministry has suggested… read-more
Tags: International Flights, In-Flight Meals, Drinks, Domestic Flights
Courtesy: The Times Of India
Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh: Travel Guidelines and Quarantine Rules for Air Commuters
The Airports Authority of India has issued fresh guidelines for the air passengers arriving at Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh. Passengers arriving at Tamil Nadu will have to undergo home quarantine for a period of 14 days, and symptomatic passengers have to undergo institutional quarantine. Whereas in Uttar Pradesh, it is 7 days of institutional quarantine for international passengers, and 14 days of home quarantine for domestic passengers.
Tags: Domestic Flights, International Flights, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh
Courtesy: Times Of India