Air Travel

DGCA directs airlines to cap fares and add more flights to manage festival rush

According to industry assessments, domestic airfares typically climb by about 10–25 per cent on key routes during festive seasons.

Operation Sindoor: Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet halt flights at several airports across north India

The Airports Authority of India confirmed the complete shutdown of the Srinagar airfield for the day. As a result, no commercial flights will take off or land in the region.

Good news for Bihar travellers: Akasa Air to start flights to Darbhanga from this date | Details

As per the airline, the new routes are expected to enhance travel convenience for passengers and boost regional connectivity, catering to growing demand in Bihar's Mithilanchal region.

Star Air to connect Hyderabad and Lucknow with THESE two cities from Jan 1: Check details here

As per Star India, this strategic expansion to these cities brings the total number of destinations operated by the airline to 24. The airline currently has a fleet of nine aircraft, comprising four Embraer E175s and five Embraer E145s.

Air India offers one-time waiver on confirmed tickets amid prevailing situation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quota forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee.

Mumbai rains: IMD issues red alert, asks people to stay homes, air, rail travel disrupted

Mumbai weather update: The downpour has caused significant disruptions in air travel, with 11 flights canceled and 10 diverted due to low visibility. Airlines like Air India and IndiGo have issued travel advisories and offered rescheduling options.

DGCA issues directive: Children under 12 to sit with parents on flights without additional fees

This rule amendment aims to address complaints from passengers who found themselves separated from their children due to opting out of additional charges for seat selection. The DGCA's directive seeks to enhance the passenger experience and ensure families can travel together without inconvenience.

Govt eases rules for international arrivals; scraps requirement to fill out Air Suvidha form

Earlier, the guidelines required that passengers arriving in India from overseas should fill up the Air Suvidha form. The form was introduced in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Opt for cheapest fare, book at least 3 weeks in advance: Finance Ministry to govt employees

Government employees are currently required to purchase air tickets only from three authorised travel agents -- Balmer Lawrie & Co, Ashok Travel & Tours and IRCTC.

Air travel to become dearer as jet fuel prices hiked by 2% to all-time high

Jet fuel, which makes up for almost 40 per cent of the running cost of an airline, has this year surged to new highs.

Maharashtra government considering revision of air travel guidelines: Chief Secretary

In view of global concerns over Omicron variant, Maharashtra has mandated 7-day institutional quarantine for travellers arriving in the state from 'at-risk' countries.

US reopens land, air borders to fully vaccinated passengers from today; fresh guidelines issued

Getting vaccinated is the key requirement for the vast majority of international travellers hoping to enter the United States. A particular set of guidelines have also been issued for travellers.

US to lift restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers from November 8; new guidelines issued

The new travel guidelines will replace the patchwork of blanket bans that have been in place since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Air travel to become costlier by 12.5% as govt hikes price cap on domestic airfares

In an order dated August 12, 2021, the ministry increased the lower limit for flights under 40 minutes of duration from Rs 2,600 to Rs 2,900 -- an increase of 11.53 percent.

COVID-19: UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, other countries

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has banned its citizens from traveling to several countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Air travel may become costlier as jet fuel prices soar

According to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), the largest supplier of ATF in the country, on Thursday reported price hiked by 3.6 per cent in the Delhi region.

Travelling without Covid-negative report post-vaccination may be allowed soon

Currently, a number of states, including Odisha, Meghalaya and Maharashtra, ask passengers coming from outside to carry a Covid-negative report with them wherein the test sample was taken not more than 72 hours before the journey.

Domestic air travel set to become costlier, govt raises lower limit on fares by 13-16%

5 precautions to keep in mind for air travel in the times of Covid-19

The air travel industry has witnessed significant changes since the pandemic, even as two things remain constant - the threat from the virus and the effort to ensure a safer surrounding. While leisure travel has taken a halt, air travel still remains unavoidable for some - many people are returning home amid the second wave-to be with their families during these times or for other personal or family health emergencies