[ad_1] FILE – (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File) Britain‘s Heathrow Airport warned on July 26 that a slowdown in leisure travel is likely later this year, bringing an end to the post-pandemic boom which has helped airline profits soar despite disposable incomes shrinking. Heathrow, the busiest hub in western Europe, reported …
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IndiGo expands connections between Indore, Rajkot, Surat & Udaipur, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The Indian carrier, IndiGo has announced new connections between Indore-Rajkot, Indore-Surat, Rajkot-Udaipur, and Udaipur-Surat, effective from August 21, 2023. The introduction of these flights further strengthens the airline’s domestic connectivity. With daily operations, these flights aim to facilitate seamless travel across these regions, opening doors to exciting …
Read More »UDAN 5.2 launched; 22 new routes to connect remote areas, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Following four successful rounds of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), in May, this year, the Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced UDAN 5.1, tailored to focus on helicopter routes. Marking another milestone, the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M …
Read More »Maharajah’s reign as mascot of Air India could end, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Air India’s Maharaja mascot Air India’s Maharajah mascot may step back and get a new role as the Tata Group embarks on a long-awaited revamp of the national carrier’s brand, having taken it over in January last year following the airline’s privatisation. The airline is likely to continue using …
Read More »More non-stop flights open up to vacay spots off the beaten track, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] After the government lifted travel restrictions last year, a host of foreign destinations in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Far East have opened up to Indian travellers like never before. The post-pandemic bounty includes non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Warsaw, Helsinki, Lagos, Nairobi, Tbilisi, Minsk, …
Read More »Air India introduces Upgrade+ for its flyers, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Air India on Tuesday introduced its latest offering, Upgrade+, for guests with eligible bookings to purchase instant, confirmed upgrades to the front cabins at fixed prices. Upgrade+ enables Air India guests to opt for upgrades to premium cabins between 72 hours and 12 hours before a flight, subject to …
Read More »Indian aviation regulator takes SpiceJet off enhanced surveillance: Report, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] India‘s aviation regulator has taken SpiceJet off enhanced surveillance, CNBC-TV18 reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) inspected a total of 23 aircraft and made 95 observations as part of the procedure. It also conducted 51 spot checks of SpiceJet’s aircraft across 11 locations …
Read More »IndiGo announces new codeshare route to Casablanca, direct flight to Nairobi, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation India’s leading carrier, IndiGo, has announced the launch of new codeshare connections to Casablanca, Morocco, via Istanbul, effective from July 24, 2023. With this addition, IndiGo’s expanding network of codeshare destinations in partnership with Turkish Airlines now extends to 38 destinations beyond Istanbul. This strategic …
Read More »Parliamentary panel recommends special airline wing, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representational purpose A Parliamentary Committee on Monday recommended a special airline wing to deal with cases related to onboard unruly passengers. The Department related to the Standing Committee for Transport, Tourism and Culture has tabled its report on the development of greenfield and brownfield airports and …
Read More »Govt nod to 21 new Greenfield Airports, enhanced regional connectivity, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image In a significant move to boost regional connectivity and enhance air travel accessibility, the Government of India has granted ‘In-Principle’ approval for the establishment of 21 new Greenfield airports across the country. These airports are set to play a pivotal role in transforming the nation’s aviation landscape …
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