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IndiGo on Monday has started to operate 35 flights from the new building of the Terminal 1 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, reported TOI. Operations from the terminal were smooth, said officials. IndiGo and Spicejet have now partially shifted their operations at T1. «Flight operations were smooth after 35 IndiGo departures were shifted to the new T1 from Monday,» said an airport official.

Cathay Pacific has temporarily grounded its fleet of A350 aircraft for inspections after a «first of its type» engine component failure forced a flight to Zurich to turn back on Monday. Cathay is conducting fleet-wide inspection of its 48 Airbus A350 aircraft and «a number of aircraft will be out of service for several days», the airline said in a statement Monday night. The airline has cancelled 24 return flights operating up until the end of Tuesday, it added.

airlines, hotels and cruises reporting double-digit growth and travellers using their savings, taking on debt or even selling their homes to splurge on bucket list adventures or multiple trips. Now, at least for some travellers, that furious vacation spending is slowing down. While high-income travellers are still booking luxury experiences and jet-setting abroad, other consumers have been cutting back on travel spending to meet the high cost of living. Data from Tourism Economics (on behalf of the US Travel Association, a travel group) shows that the meteoric rise in post-pandemic travel spending that began in 2021 has reached a plateau. In earnings calls this month, top hotel chains such as Hilton and Hyatt reported less demand by leisure travellers for lower-priced brands, while online travel agencies, such as Expedia Group and Booking Holdings, and short-term rental companies such as Airbnb also noted slowdowns.

air taxis in the world and the launch in 2026 will revolutionise urban travel, said Nikhil Goel, chief commercial officer, Archer Aviation. Archer is a California-based EVTOL company Archer Aviation. EVTOLs, or air taxis, take off and land vertically, just like a conventional helicopter. But since they're electric, they produce less emissions and are potentially much quieter. Archer's Midnight is a 4-seater aircraft, which can carry four passengers and a pilot for up to 160 kilometres. «While cities are getting more populated, our transportation options are degrading. That burden is particularly profound right here in India and that is what we are looking to address. I am confident that India will be not only be one of, but perhaps the largest market for electric air taxis in the world,» Goel said at the ET World Leaders Forum. Archer has tied up with InterGlobe Enterprises, which is the owner of India's largest airline, IndiGo, credited with making air travel more affordable in India. The US company plans to replicate the IndiGo model for its air taxi services — increase trip volume and reduce overall cost by achieving economies of scale. India is the third country besides the US and UAE where Archer plans to start operating. Archer will look to cater to passengers of IndiGo for their journey to and fro airport. IndiGo carries around 90 lakh passengers per month.

IndiGo on Sunday started its daily flight services to Jaffna in Sri Lanka from Chennai. Jaffna is the airline's second destination in the island nation after capital city Colombo and 34th international destination, IndiGo said. The new daily direct flights from Chennai to Jaffna cut down the travel time to the city from Chennai to 75 minutes, IndiGo said. IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights to 122 destinations including domestic and overseas.

Mint. Earlier, the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), a regulatory body established under the Act, had helped facilitate refunds totalling ₹1,453 crore on air tickets booked via travel aggregators such as Yatra, MakeMyTrip, ClearTrip, EaseMyTrip, Ixigo and Thomas Cook, as Mint reported on 10 March.

Vistara said on Friday that its aircraft and passengers will be handled by Air India from November 12, as the merger of the two Tata Group-owned airlines comes closer with Singapore Airlines (SIA) getting approval from the Indian government for acquiring a 25.1% stake in the erstwhile state-run carrier. «Starting 3 September, customers will, progressively, no longer be able to make bookings with Vistara for travel on or after 12 November. All Vistara aircraft thereafter will be operated by Air India and bookings for the routes operated by these aircraft will be redirected to Air India's website. Vistara will continue to take bookings and operate flights as usual till 11 November 2024,» Vistara said in a statement Friday. Tata Sons owns a 51% stake in Vistara, while SIA holds 49%. Air India is currently owned fully by Tata Sons.

Air India. In an exchange filing, the airline confirmed this key development, marking another step toward the merger of Air India and Vistara, a deal first disclosed in November 2022. But what happens to the flyers with Club Vistara loyalty points? As part of the merger, Vistara's frequent flyer program, Club Vistara, will be discontinued and integrated into Air India's Flying Returns program. However, until the integration is finalized, Club Vistara will continue its regular operations. Vistara sent an email on May 15, 2024, stating, “The process of integration between Air India and Vistara is ongoing, while we await some regulatory approvals. As we work towards a merged, larger airline, Club Vistara will also merge with Air India’s Flying Returns.”

Vistara merged with Air India, Tata SIA Airlines, the operator of Vistara Airlines, announced on Friday, that flight bookings for travel dates up to November 11, 2024, will be available until September 3, 2024. After November 11, 2024, all Vistara aircraft will become part of Air India's operations. Following this date, Air India will exclusively manage the remaining Vistara flight bookings. In May 2024, Air India clarified that Vistara's loyalty program will merge with Air India's Flying Returns and lounge access will remain unchanged. However, if you're a Vistara customer who paid for lounge access when booking your ticket, you might be wondering what will happen to your airport lounge booking after November 12, 2024. Here are important FAQs about flight bookings, lounge access, refunds and cancellations and more as per the Vistara-Air India merger website.

Air India-Vistara merger, Singapore Airlines (SIA) on Friday said that it has received approval from the Government of India for foreign direct investment (FDI) in a deal with the Tatas, the airline said in an exchange filing. Singapore's flagship carrier, which has a 49 per cent stake in Vistara, had announced the plan to merge the Indian airline and Tata-owned Air India in November 2022. Tatas own 51 per cent in Vistara. Upon completion of the merger, SIA is expected to hold approximately 25.1 per cent of the enlarged Air India.

Icra Ltd. This, he said, was largely attributable to rising demand for international travel for leisure, jobs—primarily in the Middle East—and studies. India's aviation market—the world's third largest and also the fastest growing—is on the cusp of a boom as the economy expands and incomes rise, prompting airlines to add capacity.

More information has been released about the incident that took the lives of 2 people and injured 1 person on Tuesday morning, FOX 5 Atlanta reports. 

aviation regulator, DGCA, has issued a show-cause notice to Akasa Air for breaking several rules. After inspecting the airline's training records, the DGCA found that pilots were trained without the necessary approvals. The DGCA issued the notice after a surprise check revealed that practical training sessions were completed and simulated without the required regulatory permits. According to DGCA officials, “The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to Akasa Airlines concerning several regulatory breaches identified during a recent review. The violations pertain to non-compliance with Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) 7/I/VII, CAR 7/I/I, and Rule 140C of The Aircraft Rules 1937.”

DGCA) has issued a show-cause notice to Akasa Airlines due to identified regulatory breaches. The violations, noted during a recent review, involve non-compliance with Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) 7/I/VII, CAR 7/I/I, and Rule 140C of The Aircraft Rules 1937. Regulatory Breaches Identified The DGCA's spot audit revealed that Akasa Airlines conducted practical training sessions without the necessary regulatory approvals. This lapse raised concerns about the adequacy of the airline’s training standards and operational readiness.

Rakesh Gangwal, co-founder of InterGlobe Aviation, plans to sell shares worth up to $804 million in the company through a block deal on Thursday. The floor price has been set at ₹4,593 per share, reflecting a 5.5% discount to Wednesday's closing price of ₹4,859. Gangwal, along with his wife Shobha Gangwal and their family trust — who are all part of the promoter group — held nearly a 34% stake in the airline as of December last year.

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