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The Biden administration has only seven weeks left in office, but officials are still trying to enact consumer-protection regulations on airlines

Pakistan’s state-run airline says it is preparing to resume direct flights to European countries early next month

If you’re planning to fly to or within north India in the next month or two, you should be prepared for fog-related delays and cancellations. After all, flight disruptions due to adverse weather affected about four lakh passengers last December.

A U.S. Senate subcommittee has held a hearing to question the growing use of airline fees to charge passengers for things like early boarding and better seats

Many Canadians are sick and tired of junk fees and it’s changing how they shop.

IndiGo claims could mislead consumers.

travel this year. The 2024 AirHelp Score report has ranked airlines globally based on a comprehensive methodology evaluating customer experience, operational efficiency, and feedback. The rankings cover data from January to October. According to AirHelp CEO Tomasz Pawliszyn, the goal of the rankings is to «encourage airlines to continuously listen to passenger feedback.» Among Indian carriers, IndiGo, the country’s largest airline by market share, ranked poorly at No. 103. The low ranking is attributed to its underwhelming performance in customer satisfaction and flight disruption claims.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. When Mahindra showcased two of its upcoming electric sport utility vehicles (SUVs) last week, it wouldn’t have expected a challenge from a high-altitude carrier of passengers.

Bharti Airtel and Tata Communications amid a data centre boom. Opportunities are also opening up for neutral players such as Sify Technologies and Lightstorm — that offer cheaper landing infrastructure in India compared with telecom incumbents such as Airtel and Tata Communications, say industry insiders. Google is set to commission its Blue-Raman Submarine Cable System in Mumbai in the first quarter of 2025, people aware of the development told ET. The $400-million, 218-Tbps (terabits per second) capacity project entails investment by Italy's Sparkle too, among others. With Blue and Raman, Google now has 18 investments in subsea cables globally.

‘Barron’s Roundtable’ panelists Ben Levisohn, Teresa Rivas and Jacob Sonenshine share their top stock picks.

United Airlines airport shuttle bus after a confrontation with a family on November 24. Pervez Taufiq, a wedding photographer traveling with his wife and three sons from Cancun to Los Angeles, recorded the incident. The dispute began on the flight, allegedly involving the woman and Taufiq’s son. The situation escalated on the shuttle bus. Video footage shows the woman saying to Taufiq: “Your family is from India, you have no respect, you have no rules, you think you can push everyone, push, push, push. That’s what you think you are. You guys are f****** crazy.” She also threatened to record his “f–king tandoori ass” after Taufiq referenced earlier comments she made about curry. Taufiq posted the video on Instagram, stating the woman had harassed his son on the flight and told him to “shut up” on the bus. He said her husband then confronted him. Taufiq stated that United Airlines staff removed the woman from the bus after a bystander confirmed she initiated the incident.

InterGlobe Aviation, which runs the largest airline IndiGo, on Tuesday moved the Delhi High Court alleging trademark infringement of its Air Transport Association code ‘6E’ by Mahindra Electric Automobiles. The airline accused the automaker of using the mark ‘6E’ in its upcoming electric sports utility vehicle (SUV) Mahindra BE 6e, which it claimed to be similar to its trademark ‘6E.’ Mahindra BE 6E, which has generated buzz for its unique design and tech loaded features, is expected to hit the roads in February next year. While Justice Amit Bansal recused himself from the hearing the case, senior counsel Sandeep Sethi informed the court that Mahindra had reached out to the airline on Monday and an effort was being made to discuss the matter.

Alaska Airlines says an unspecified technology issue caused the temporary grounding of flights in Seattle and continuing problems with booking flights online

Travelers heading home after the Thanksgiving holiday are setting a record

IndiGo ground crew member, Nisha Choudhary, created a buzz online after sharing a video of herself dancing with a colleague to Govinda's iconic track Chalo Ishq Ladaye. Unsurprisingly, the video has gone viral, amassing over six million views on Instagram. The clip, posted during IndiGo's 18th anniversary celebrations, showcases Nisha and her colleague wearing IndiGo-branded T-shirts. Nisha paired her uniform with a long skirt, and the duo performed the song’s signature hook steps with infectious energy and charm. Their lively expressions and coordinated moves captivated viewers, while cheering colleagues in the background added to the festive atmosphere.

Southwest Airlines is ending its cabin service earlier starting next month

musical instruments as cabin luggage has Indian artistes concerned who flagged the larger issue of baggage mishandling that allegedly ails all airlines across the board. Days after Zubin Balaporia, keyboardist of Indus Creed band, took to Facebook against Air India's «extremely discriminating policy». Other musicians have also shared their concerns about the way musical instruments are handled by airlines, resulting in damaged or lost luggage at times. «Earlier we were allowed to carry a guitar on board. Now they have stopped this and are asking musicians to pay for an extra seat for the guitar. This is ridiculous. Vistara used to allow guitars on board and IndiGo still does. Come on Air India — TATA Group. Why have such a mercenary attitude. Surely you help in promoting the arts. Have a heart and regain your soul,» Balaporia wrote on the social media platform. Meanwhile, a statement by Air India to PTI clarified that the airline has not changed its policies on carriage of items, including musical instruments inside the cabin conforming to the stipulated dimensions.

Bookings under the sale are open from 0001 hours IST of 29 November 2024 to 2359 hours IST of 02 December 2024, for travel until 30 June 2025 (except for flights between India and Australia & North America that are available for travel until 30 October 2025). However, the sale is available exclusively through Air India’s official website and mobile apps on both iOS and Android. The seats on offer are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, with some blackout dates applying, said the low-cost airline.

Aircastle has withdrawn its insolvency case against low cost airline Spicejet before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the airline said in a press release. This comes after the two parties mutually agreed upon settlement. This is a positive turn in the airline's efforts to rebuild and strengthen ties with its partners.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Union government is working on a comprehensive package for the aviation sector involving lower user fees, relaxed regulations and tax concessions, three government officials aware of the development said. Federal think tank Niti Aayog is leading the initiative, holding consultations with the ministries of aviation, commerce, finance, home, petroleum and environment for the package, the people cited above said on the condition of anonymity.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. It’s peak wedding season in India and airlines and operators of charter jets are rejoicing with the honeymooners. India’s peak wedding season spans from November to March, aligning with a higher number of dates deemed auspicious for matrimonial alliances.