Air Travel

DGCA revises air ticket refund rules: No charges for flight changes within 48 hours

After the 48-hour window, standard cancellation or amendment charges will apply.

Why the push for inbuilt air travel insurance is gaining traction amidst the IndiGo crisis

The inbuilt travel insurance framework was reportedly stalled due to implementation complexities is now reviving momentum again

Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes

The June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives with only one survivor, has reignited long-standing concerns about air travel safety. This tragedy adds to a troubling series of recent aviation accidents and near misses. Here's a look at some of the most alarming incidents in recent months.

Airlines instructed to reduce passenger inconvenience during fog-related disruptions

Airlines have been asked to inform about fog-related delays and cancellations, and ensure travellers do not stay held up inside delayed aircraft for longer than 90 minutes. Delhi's three runways have CAT III system activated, said the Ministry.

Air travel demand 'normalising' after COVID boom, execs say

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said he expected the international market to moderate for the next six months, while the CEO of BA-owner IAG ICAG.L, Luis Gallego, said business travel was still recovering from the COVID crisis when travel almost ground to a halt with borders shut and planes grounded.

Middle seat plane passenger refused to get up to let seatmate use the toilet. What happened next

The passenger booked a window seat, anticipating that the extra space would offer some relief. However, his expectations were dashed by the uncooperative behaviour of his middle-seat neighbour.

From medicine kit to nutrient-packed snack stash, follow these 10 tips to stay healthy during holidays

You can't wait to explore new places and have fun on your holidays. But don't forget about your health while you're planning your trips and adventures. Here are 10 tips to help you stay healthy and happy while you travel.

Only 7% of routes under RCS-UDAN scheme sustainable beyond 3-year concession period: CAG

As on February 9, 2023, after four rounds of bidding under UDAN, 467 routes have commenced, operationalising 70 airports, including two water aerodromes and nine heliports, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said

Air traffic under UDAN remains low in Q1 despite bumper sales: Sources

During this period, domestic air traffic climbed 18.6 percent YoY and 9.6 percent from the pre-pandemic Q1FY20.

Digi Yatra, better slot administration help improve air travel convenience: Govt

For seamless travel experience, the government introduced Digi Yatra, which utilises Facial Recognition Technology for biometric-based travel. In its initial phase, Digi Yatra has been launched at airports in Delhi, Bangalore, Varanasi, Kolkata, Pune, Vijayawada, and Hyderabad

British Airways serves KFC fried food to passengers on 12-hour flight after catering gaffe

The incident took place on the BA252 flight that took off from Turks and Caicos - a British Overseas Territory close to the Bahamas - and arrived in London after an air journey of 12 hours.