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To determine the busiest international and domestic flight routes, OAG analyzed the volume of scheduled airline seats from January to December 2024. The routes listed reflect round trip flights rather than one-ways in a single direction. “With the Asia Pacific region very close to a full recovery, the busiest routes are concentrated in the familiar major hubs of Hong Kong, Seoul Incheon and Singapore,” said John Grant, chief analyst at OAG, in a release.

Delhi High Court has directed the chief operating officer and chief executive officer of SpiceJet to appear before it in a plea seeking compliance of over USD 6.03 lakh in payment to the aircraft engines lessors. Justice Manmeet PS Arora «specifically denied» the request of the counsel for judgement debtor, SpiceJet, for the appearance of the two senior officers before the court through video conferencing. «The chief operating officer (COO) and chief executive officer (CEO) of the judgement debtor are directed to remain present in court on the next date of hearing, that is, January 16, 2025,» the court said in its order on December 10. The court was hearing an application by the decree holder and aircraft engine lessor Team France 01 SAS and another, seeking a direction for the compliance of the consent order passed on May 29 wherein the airline was directed to make the payment of USD 6,03,870.82 to the decree holders.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In a marketplace where even the simplest code can signal brand identity, low-cost airline IndiGo’s tussle with automaker Mahindra and Mahindra over “6E" poses a fundamental question: when does a combination of letters and numbers stop being generic and become proprietary brand turf? At first glance, the dispute seems unusual. IndiGo, India’s largest airline, uses 6E as its call sign, a unique identifier in aviation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: Those planning to travel between metro cities this year-end are in for a treat. According to data from ticket booking portals, airline ticket prices between metropolitan cities have crashed by almost a third this month compared to December 2023.

More than 100 kids have been treated to an airplane flight and visit to a hangar at Denver International Airport that was transformed into the North Pole

Toronto concert following a dispute with Air Canada over his cello’s pre-booked seat.Kanneh-Mason, currently on tour in North America with his sister and pianist, Isata Kanneh-Mason, detailed the incident in a heartfelt Instagram post.“We were deeply saddened not to be able to perform for you at Koerner Hall last night,” they wrote Thursday.The siblings were scheduled to perform at the Koerner Hall on Wednesday, but a series of travel mishaps with the airline, resulted in the denial of boarding with his valuable instrument.“First we had delays, then a cancellation, and the day concluded by being denied boarding with the cello – despite having a confirmed seat for it – on a new, final flight into Toronto,” the siblings wrote.“After nine anxious hours at the airport, we realized our journey wasn’t going to be possible.”According to the musician’s website, his cello is on an indefinite loan to him, which requires special care and arrangements due to its historical value. In a statement from Air Canada, they said they regret that the customers were not able to travel as expected and will be in contact with them.The airline’s policy states that passengers may buy a seat for a musical instrument as long as they meet specific size and weight requirements.“In this case, the customers made a last-minute booking due to their original flight on another airline being cancelled.

Air India aircraft, evocatively named the Emperor Ashoka, way back in 1972. Needless to add it left a deep impression on my six-year-old mind, not only because of the dimension of a Boeing 747 ('Jumbo') but the regal ambience, the glamorous, poised cabin crew, and even the food.

SpiceJet Friday said it has cleared all pending employee provident fund (PF) dues amounting to Rs 160.07 crore, covering two years. In the past three months, since raising Rs 3,000 crore through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), SpiceJet has cleared all statutory liabilities, including Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and pending employee salaries. By addressing these dues, the airline is set to reduce interest costs significantly. Since October 2024, SpiceJet has been using its internal cash flows to meet statutory obligations like PF and TDS payments.

IndiGo flights 6E 12 (Istanbul to Delhi) and 6E 18 (Istanbul to Mumbai) faced significant delays exceeding 24 hours at Istanbul Airport. Originally scheduled for departure on Wednesday night, the flights were postponed multiple times without proper updates, leaving travellers stranded in challenging conditions. As of Friday morning, 39 hours into the ordeal, IndiGo had not confirmed departure times.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Imagine this: it’s 2015, and India’s largest airline by domestic market share—IndiGo, holding nearly 35%—is preparing for its initial public offering (IPO). But this isn’t just any IPO; it’s one backed by a profitable airline boasting a rare 10% net profit margin.

A Southwest Airlines jet and a small plane wound up on the same runway in California in October after an air traffic controller cleared both planes to land on the same runway

Boeing is resuming production of its bestselling plane, the 737 Max

Truck drivers have blocked some major highways in central Mexico to protest the fact the government hasn't paid them for work they did on a tourist train line

Alaska Airlines says it will launch service from Seattle to Tokyo and Seoul next year as part of a plan to boost international flying in the next several years

Third Bridge global head of analysts Peter McNally discusses how the Boeing factory workers strike is impacting business on 'The Big Money Show.'

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Mexico's president says much of the money gained by eliminating independent oversight and regulatory agencies will go to the army to fund a rise in soldiers’ pay

It's the job of American Airlines' chief operating officer to make sure the carrier's flights take off on time and fly safely during one of the busiest travel periods of the year

Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been cancelled on Monday because of reduced visibility caused by fog, the airline said in a social media post. It said that passengers travelling from the city could opt for to reschedule or cancel their tickets.

The video was captured by the cockpit-controlled security cameras on the Swiss Air passenger jet. The couple, which reportedly snuck into plane's kitchen, were filmed by crew members engaging in sexual activity, sparking outrage and raising concerns about passenger privacy and conduct of the crew.

A federal judge has rejected a deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty to a felony conspiracy charge and pay a fine for misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed, killing 346 people