Domestic Flights

May 24, 2023 05:26 PM IST

Is Indian aviation a two man show?

UP to soon have maximum number of domestic flights in India: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Ten new airports are being built in the state and the land survey work has started for two more, Scindia said, adding that Uttar Pradesh is going to have 21 airports in the coming days.

Domestic air passenger traffic touches 1.29 crore to cross pre-COVID level in December 2022

In December 2019, the domestic air passenger traffic stood at 1.26 crore.

Govt rolls out facial recognition system DigiYatra at Delhi, Bengaluru and Varanasi airports

To use this facility, one-time registration on the DigiYatra app is required using Aadhar-based validation and a self-image capture.

The longest and shortest routes in Indian skies this winter

At 58 km, Alliance Air operates the shortest route in the country between Guwahati and Silchar. As for the longest, it is Air India’s non-stop flight between Delhi and Port Blair, a distance of 2,482 km

In Pics | Air India introduces new menu in domestic flights

The new menu offers cheese mushroom omelette, dry jeera aloo wedges, garlic tossed spinach, and corn for breakfast, followed by vegetable biryani, Malabar chicken curry, and mixed vegetable poriyal for lunch.

India to be region's fastest-growing aviation market over 20-year forecast period: Boeing India chief

"Some of that growth is actually faster than 7 percent," Boeing India president Salil Gupte said, adding that India's aviation market provides a "tremendous opportunity" for all the stakeholders.

Analysis: The busiest hour for air travel in India is not what you would expect

The preferred time for airline passengers is expectedly in the morning, but that doesn’t mean that is the rush hour in Indian skies.

Over 97 lakh domestic air passengers in July, 7.6% lower than June: DGCA

Overall, 6.69 crore people travelled on domestic flights in the January-July period of 2022.

India to have 40 crore air travellers by 2027, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

"We intend to go to 220 airports by 2030. That is the phenomenal growth that you are going to see on infrastructure as far as airports are concerned..., Scindia said.

Govt asks airlines not to charge passengers for boarding pass issued at check-in counters

The aviation ministry, in a letter issued to all airlines, also stated that any additional amount cannot be considered within the tariff.

High load factors, poor slot usage – the SpiceJet mystery

At 52%, SpiceJet has the lowest utilisation of airport slots approved for the summer schedule.

Smoke detected in IndiGo's Raipur-Indore flight after landing: Reports

The incident was reported on a day when the aviation sector regulator issued a notice to SpiceJet, another leading low-cost carrier, over "poor safety oversight".

Go First, SpiceJet announce sale; ticket prices start from close to Rs 2,500

The sales have been announced at a time when the aviation turbine fuel prices are on a boil, which is feared to push the airfares higher.

How airlines have prepared for the Summer of 2022

A look at the schedules of IndiGo, the Tata-owned Air India and Vistara, and other airlines for the peak travel season.

IndiGo limits flights connecting West Bengal to Delhi, Mumbai to Mondays and Fridays

The remaining flights on these six routes will be cancelled for the next three months, IndiGo said in the statement, adding that affected customers will be able to claim a refund or choose alternate flights.

Nine things to look for in Indian aviation in the New Year

Tata group’s integration of its airline assets following the acquisition of Air India, the launch of Akasa, backed by investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, and Jet Airways’ bid to rise from the ashes, apart from other expected trends and events, will make 2022 an interesting year for domestic aviation.

Domestic air passenger traffic rises in September, says DGCA

The total passenger load in September stood at 70.66 lakh compared to 67.01 lakh in August, 50.07 lakh in July and 31.13 lakh in June, the civil aviation sector regulator said.

Govt removes restrictions on domestic flight capacity from October 18

Currently, the government permits domestic carriers to operate at 85 percent of their pre-pandemic capacities.

Govt increases domestic flight capacity to 85% of pre-COVID levels with immediate effect

The aviation ministry has also revised the timeline for fare bands on airline ticket prices, with the bands to now be rolled over in 15 days instead of 30 days at present.

Domestic air passenger traffic jumps in August as COVID restrictions ease

The total passenger load in August stood at 67.01 lakh, whereas, the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines in July was 50.07 lakh and 31.13 lakh in June, the civil aviation sector regulator said.

SpiceJet launches 38 new domestic and international flights

SpiceJet also started non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Maldives' capital city Male, which will operate four times a week.

Indigo to operate more flights from Delhi to Lucknow, Dehradun

From September 1, IndiGo will operate flights between Delhi, Lucknow, and Jaipur as well as between Indore and Lucknow

Domestic air passenger traffic in July rose 61% as compared to June: DGCA

The total passenger load in July stood at 50.07 lakh, whereas, the number of passengers carried by domestic airlines in June was 31.13 lakh and 19.84 lakh in May.

Airlines can operate maximum of 72.5% pre-Covid domestic flights: Govt

The carriers have been operating 65 per cent of their pre-Covid domestic flights since July 5 according to the ministry's order. Between June 1 and July 5, the cap was at 50 per cent.