[ad_1] The domestic and international air traffic in India, for the first time, crossed the pre-pandemic peak of 2018-19 in 2023-24 due to a sustained increase in demand, according to aviation consultancy firm CAPA India’s data released on Tuesday. International air traffic in India saw faster growth than domestic air traffic in 2023-24. The … Read more
[ad_1] Giving relief to passengers, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued a fresh guideline to airports and airlines for deplaning passengers during tarmac delays. Zulfiquar Hasan, Director General of BCAS, said that they have prepared the guidelines and issued to airport operators and airlines. “In case of delays (no specific … Read more
[ad_1] At a Confederation of Indian Industry event on May 24 last year, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia advised Indian carriers to prioritise expanding their international flight operations due to the tight margins in the domestic aviation market, largely driven by intense competition. This counsel resonated well with aviation executives, who had already been pursuing … Read more
[ad_1] Campbell Wilson, CEO, Air India Setting up an ombudsman for the aviation sector to address customer grievances is a good idea, Air India’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD) Campbell Wilson has told Business Standard. “Whether there is a need or not, I think it is often a good … Read more
[ad_1] Indian consumers are increasingly frustrated with airline practices related to seat selection, according to a new survey by LocalCircles, a consumer advocacy group. The survey reveals the widespread use of “dark patterns” by airlines and online travel portals, manipulating customers into paying extra fees for seat selection during flight bookings. A significant … Read more
[ad_1] Boeing Chief Executive Officer Dave Calhoun | Photo: Bloomberg By Julie Johnsson and Siddharth Philip Boeing Co.’s customers finally have what they’ve been after: a leadership shakeup at the planemaker. Days after top executives of major US airlines turned up the heat on Boeing’s board to get a handle on its … Read more
[ad_1] By Mary Schlangenstein, Alan Levin and Julie Johnsson US aviation authorities are considering drastic measures to curb growth at United Airlines Holdings Inc., including preventing the carrier from adding new routes, following a series of safety incidents. The Federal Aviation Administration has discussed temporary actions it may take with the airline’s leadership … Read more
[ad_1] Spicejet (Photo: Wikipedia) SpiceJet on Tuesday said several members of its commercial team have resigned with immediate effect, as part of a strategic restructuring at the airline. On Monday, sources said the airline’s Chief Operating Officer Arun Kashyap and Chief Commercial Officer Shilpa Bhatia have put in their papers. … Read more
[ad_1] GE Aerospace announced on Monday a landmark contract for flight operations software with Air India, the Indian airline that was bought by the Tata Group in 2022. With this strategic collaboration finalised, Air India has become the first enterprise in India to adopt GE’s FlightPulse pilot app, together with “Safety and Fuel … Read more
[ad_1] JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines on Monday said they were terminating their merger agreement weeks after losing a federal antitrust lawsuit that challenged the deal. A federal judge blocked the attempted merger in January after the Justice Department sued to bar the deal last year alleging the acquisition would stifle competition in the airline industry and eliminate Spirit as a discount alternative for price-conscious travelers. JetBlue and Spirit … Read more