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Jet’s total debt was Rs 5,285 crore, with trade payables of another Rs 6,400 crore at 31 March 2018. (Photo: AFP/File)

Five effects of Jet Airways’s collapse on airline industry

Airport operators and oil marketing companies have lost a big customer with Jet Airways’ collapse.

17 May 2019 2:13 PM

With the grounding of the 737 Max aircraft and the continuing cancellation of flights by Jet Airways, the airfares have been rising.

DGCA requests airlines to augment number of flights

DGCA has been meeting with the airlines continuously so that they augment the additional capacity.

09 Apr 2019 1:44 PM

RPK, a measure of passenger traffic, decelerated to 12.4 per cent in January.

Airfares in India see sharp rise in last few months: report

Fitch said it expects growth in Revenue Passenger Kilometres to weaken further until supply increases.

05 Apr 2019 3:29 PM

Jet Airways has a debt of over Rs 8,200 crore and needs to make repayments of up to Rs 1,700 crore by the end of March.

DGCA calls meeting with airlines on Tuesday to discuss rising airfares

DGCA on March 13 grounded all 12 of SpiceJet's 737 Max aircraft.

18 Mar 2019 2:05 PM

Currently, the fair trade regulator is investigating allegations of similar pricing as well as simultaneous increase in ticket prices by the airlines.

CCI probing alleged fixing of airfares, looking at algorithms used by airlines

The cases pertain to steep fluctuations in airfares during the Jat agitation in Haryana and floods in Chennai.

01 Nov 2018 6:08 PM

Air passengers are expected to witness an increase in the flight ticket prices this festive season, as the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have on Monday surged to the highest level since March 2014, as per the data from Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (Photo: ANI)

Airfares to shoot up this festive season on surging jet fuel prices

The government, last week, hiked import duty on aviation turbine fuel to 5 per cent.

02 Oct 2018 2:15 PM

A stranded man wades through flood waters with a makeshift raft in Chengannur, Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Kerala floods: Airfares within permissible limits, says Aviation ministry

According to data released by the ministry, the fares on short routes range from Rs 3,395-Rs 6,999, while for longer routes it is Rs 6,017-Rs 10,000.

20 Aug 2018 12:37 AM

Strong global economy, rising oil prices to push up airfares in 2019

A strong global economy and rising oil prices are expected to push up the cost of air travel in 2019.

24 Jul 2018 12:33 PM

The move to cut airfares will end the “political and economic exploitation” of Hajis “as was done during the Congress-led UPA regime”, Mr Naqvi said. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

Airfare for Haj gets cheaper

The increase in India’s quota will be effective from the Haj later this year. Saudi Arabia last year raised India’s quota by 35,000.

28 Feb 2018 1:53 AM

The ticket prices for Sydney from Mumbai decreased 16 per cent to Rs 60,345 from Rs 72,169.

New entrants make flying overseas cheaper

Increase in capacity for flights from India lead to increased competition: Expert.

14 Apr 2017 1:45 AM

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha.

Airfares in India among 'lowest' globally: Sinha

Under the scheme -- UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) -- fares are capped at Rs 2,500 for one-hour flights.

22 Mar 2017 7:12 PM

The profitability of the airlines has been further impacted by the increasing cost of fuel prices and this has been reflected in the decline in profitability of the listed airlines in Q3 FY17.

Domestic air travel rises 24 per cent

Domestic passenger traffic growth was 22.9 per cent during FY17.

10 Feb 2017 6:35 AM

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