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120 Planes Headed For Sri Lanka Diverted to Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi Airports
Over a hundred planes headed for Sri Lanka were diverted to India on July 13, predominantly to Kochi and Thiruvananthapuram airports in Kerala, as the debt-ridden country's situation approached a breaking point. Kerala airports have provided landing facilities for airlines flying out of Colombo for refueling and crew exchange. Since the country's political crisis and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) scarcity, over 120 planes have made landings at… read-more
Tags: Flights, Sri Lanka, Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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Indigo Questioned By DGCA After Multiple Flight Delays
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation regulator, requested an explanation from the airline operations after multiple Indigo flights were delayed across the nation. The principal cause of the problem was attributed to a lack of crew members. On July 2, just 45% of IndiGo flights were able to depart within 15 minutes of the planned time, according to statistics from the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Tags: DCGA, IndiGo, Flights Delay, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Flights
Courtesy: ANI
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Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport To Resume International Flight Services
United Airlines intends to begin daily flights from Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport to San Francisco in the fourth quarter of 2022. On September 14, Australia's national carrier, Qantas, will begin four weekly flights to Sydney. Ethiopian Airlines, KLM, and Japan Airlines have also resumed operations in Bengaluru. The Kempegowda airport reported strong expansion in international flight operations, with the airport linking 23… read-more
Tags: Kempegowda International Airport, bengaluru, International Flights, united arlines, Flights
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Air India To Undergo Significant Changes For Improving Customer Services
Air India will undergo considerable changes as a result of the Tata Group's acquisition, with the goal of increasing customer experience. Improvements in everything from purchasing tickets to onboard flight services might be made. The DGCA recently fined the Tata-owned airline Rs 10 lakh for refusing to board customers with valid tickets and then failing to reimburse them in a timely manner.
Tags: Air India, Flights, Customer Service, Tata groups, Tickets
Courtesy: Zee News
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Sri Lanka's Oldest Airport To Start Operating International Flights
Sri Lanka's oldest and first airport has opened for international flights, from March 27. The Ratmalana airport was set for domestic flights after the Bandaranaike International Airport (Katunayake) was commissioned in the '60s. The 50-seater airplane will operate three flights a week to Colombo, which will later be expanded to five-days per week, said aviation officials.This is the first time in 54 years, an international flight will land… read-more
Tags: Sri Lanka, Airport, oldest, Flights, Colombo
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Akasa Air All Set To Launch First Flight In June 2022
India’s new budget-friendly airline Akasa Air, backed by Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, plans to launch its first commercial flight in June 2022. In addition, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) are working in collaboration to get the required clearances for kicking off the air operations. Notably, the announcement was made by CEO Vinay Dube at a session of Wings India 2022… read-more
Tags: business, Travel, akasa air, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, Flights
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India-Thailand Enters Air Bubble Pact Agreement, Check Details Here
India and Thailand have entered into an air bubble pact to start flight operations between the countries. “We are pleased to advise that with effective March 1, 2022, Thai Airways flights will commence between India and Thailand,'' informed Indian Government. However, five flights per week are scheduled between Delhi and… read-more
Tags: Travel, India, Thailand, Air Bubble pact, Flights
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Flight Operations Delayed At Srinagar Airport Amid Heavy Snowfall: J&K
Amid continuous heavy snowfall in Kashmir, all the flights have been delayed at Srinagar airport by reducing the visibility to 400m. "We will continuously update the status of flights," said Srinagar airport officials said. He further added snow clearing operations are underway on the runway and the apron. A snow control room has been set up by the Mechanical Engineering Department in J&K with modern machinery and expert staff.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, snowfall, Flights, Srinagar, MED
Courtesy: ANI
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Air India To Be transferred To Tata Group On January 27
The disinvestment of national carrier, Air India will take place on January 27, a top official said on January 24. “The next three days will be hectic for our department and I request all of you to give your best in these last three four days before we get divested,'' informed director finance to employees. In 2021, Tata Group had won 100 % stake in the airline.
Tags: India, Tata groups, Air India, Flights, Disinvestment
Courtesy: ANI News
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USA Limits Chinese Flights Amid Airline Dispute
The U.S. government suspended 44 scheduled flights of China for breaking COVID-19 testing protocols. The Transportation Department, on January 21, issued restrictions against four Chinese airlines in a long-running dispute. China previously banned some inbound flights after passengers on earlier flights, tested positive for the virus. China's move to block flights “is adverse to the public interest and warrant proportionate remedial action… read-more
Tags: USA, China, Flights, Ban, tension
Courtesy: The Hindu
