[ad_1] Lynx Air signage is displayed at the John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Hamilton, Ontario, Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. Officials with the Calgary-based company announced that it is ceasing operations after filing for creditor protection. (Nick Iwanyshyn/The Canadian Press via AP) Canadian discount airline Lynx Air will shut …
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Digi Yatra to be introduced at Chennai airport by March 31, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said Digi Yatra will be launched at the Chennai airport by March 31. Currently, Digi Yatra, which was launched in December 2022, is available at 13 airports. It provides for contactless, seamless movement of passengers at various checkpoints at airports based on Facial …
Read More »Singapore green jet fuel levy on travellers ignites funding debate, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Singapore on Monday said travellers would need to bear the cost of the transition toward green jet fuel, announcing plans for a levy that would lift ticket prices on departing flights as the aviation industry searches for a viable funding model. Introduced by Singapore’s transport …
Read More »Bidders race to revive grounded airline, SpiceJet & SkyOne lead the charge, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. The Indian aviation sector is abuzz with excitement as bidding giants Ajay Singh, Chairman, and Managing Director of SpiceJet, in collaboration with Busy Bee Airways, and Sky One, led by Chairman Jaideep Mirchandani, compete to resurrect GoFirst Airlines from its grounded state. These bids, submitted …
Read More »Jazeera Airways report net profit of KD 6.13 million, operational revenues also on rise, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Jazeera Airways, a leading airline in Kuwait, has released its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full fiscal year (FY) 2023, showcasing resilience and growth despite market challenges. Jazeera Airways announced its financial performance for the fiscal year 2023, revealing several noteworthy highlights. The airline reported a …
Read More »Star Air announces new flights from Ajmer to Ghaziabad, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Star Air Star Air, the India-based regional airline, has announced the launch of its new destination, Hindon (Ghaziabad). New flights from Ajmer (Kishangarh) to Hindon (Ghaziabad) will commence on February 16, 2024. According to the airline, this expansion reflects its commitment to providing convenient and efficient air travel options, …
Read More »Parliamentary panel suggests route-specific capping of airfares, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image. A Parliamentary panel has proposed route-specific capping of airfares and setting up of a separate entity to exercise control over air ticket prices, amid concerns in various quarters about surging fares. After considering the responses from the civil aviation ministry on airfares, the committee said that self …
Read More »Flight from Jabalpur to Delhi & Mumbai to restart from March 1, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image In order to expand air services in Madhya Pradesh, the direct flight from Delhi to Jabalpur and Mumbai to Jabalpur will be restarted from next month. According to the recent update from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the flight connecting Jabalpur to Delhi and Mumbai will be …
Read More »Airlines learn patience in constrained Airbus-Boeing duopoly, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] American Airlines joined rival carriers in signaling displeasure, though it has not been directly impacted by the 737 MAX 9 grounding because it does not fly the jet. With the latest Boeing crisis, airlines are staring down more delays, a familiar problem in a market in which both the …
Read More »Ryanair load factor dips to 89% after some travel agents halt sales, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] (Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK / BELGA / AFP) Ryanair flights were emptier in January than the same month a year ago after a number of online travel agents (OTAs) stopped selling its flights in early December, though the budget giant still managed to grow its traffic by 3 per …
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