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Shiv Sena MP Ravindra Gaikwad had assaulted an Aifr India staffer at Delhi airport. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

Airlines' ban on Sena MP may be lifted, Govt mulls changing rules

The decision came after Civil Aviation Minister Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and Shiv Sena MPs meet for 45 minutes on the...

27 March 2017 12:54 PM GMT

Being the first baby to be born in-flight for the airline, Jet Airways has offered him a free lifetime pass for all his travels.

Shares of Jet Airways surge amid share-sell talks

The scrip rose 3.35 per cent to Rs 582.85 apiece amid reports that Jet Airways may sell up to 24 per cent of its shares...

4 July 2017 4:09 AM GMT

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.

GST benefits: Companies need to provide info to airlines

GST rate on first class and higher class tickets is 12 per cent while the rate is 5 per cent on economy class tickets.

2 July 2017 11:43 AM GMT

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.

Free WiFi and meditation as airlines grapple with laptop ban

Turkish and Gulf airlines are touting free WiFi and better in-flight connectivity for smart phones

25 March 2017 2:30 AM GMT

Passengers plea questions DGCAs rules that provide for refund only if delay is nine hours and above.

DGCA asks airlines to carry 'Hindi' newspapers on board

It said not providing publication in Hindi was against government's policy on official language.

26 July 2017 7:57 AM GMT

A view of water logged railway tracks following a heavy rain in Mumbai (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Railways fears cheaper airlines will eat into its business

Blueprint says 25 per cent domestic air travel now occurs in 0-500 km route which was railways' monopoly.

25 July 2017 7:34 AM GMT

UDAN is a cheaper flights scheme.

Centre may connect UDAN flights to more smaller cities

Civil Aviation Ministry considering to fly fixed wing planes on routes under 150 km in certain areas.

25 May 2017 7:56 AM GMT

No private airline flies to the city. Shortly after this government took over, a buffalo walked into the Surat airport and an airplane crashed into it, damaging its jet engine. (Representational image)

GST impact on air travel to be marginal: ICRA

GST on business class air travel has been announced to be 12 pc, which is 3 pc more than the existing service tax rate.

24 May 2017 12:10 PM GMT

No other aviation market in the world is growing in the double digit except India and China.

Despite bottom line pressure, FY17 to be best for airlines

This despite pressure on airlines' bottom line was increasing as oil prices are on a northward-ho.

13 March 2017 5:14 AM GMT

The tweet was later removed amid suggestions the airline had released the information prematurely. (Representational Image)

With GST, airlines might face taxation air pockets

Government has not given any tax relief with regard to import of aircraft and its spare parts.

11 Jun 2017 7:04 AM GMT

A woman checks her laptop at the Beirut international airport. The US and the UKâ€‰have banned laptops and other devices on flights from some countries. (Photo: AFP)

US unveils enhanced airline security plan to avoid laptop ban

US Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly said that the measures are not the last step to tighten security.

29 Jun 2017 2:55 AM GMT

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 1:05 AM GMT