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‘6 percent discount on airfare’: IndiGo launches special offer for students, check eligibility criteria
Aimed at making travel easier for students, IndiGo has launched a special offer with facilities like zero charges for flight changes, up to 6 percent discount on airfare, and 10 kilograms of extra baggage.
2 min read24 Nov 2024Is buying frequent-flier miles ever a good idea?
Before accepting any bonus-mile offers—including the latest subscription offers—pull out your calculator.
1 min read19 Nov 2024Flying’s new high: Raise a toast to it?
India could celebrate robust demand for airline services as the single-day count of domestic passengers rose above half a million for the first time. The flip-side, however, is that supply is a major constraint and air-fares might also stay high as too many flyers chase too few seats.
1 min read19 Nov 2024Connectivity, monopoly and airlines: How is winter shaping up for Indian aviation?
As the winter schedule kicks in, domestic airlines are already in expansion mode. Data shared by aviation analytics company Cirium throws up interesting statistics for November, after Vistara’s merger with Air India, the first full month of operations in the Northern Winter Schedule.
3 min read8 Nov 2024Centre blasts X after bomb threats to over 100 flights, urges AI-powered account blocking
The Centre held a virtual meeting with airline officials and social media platforms regarding recent bomb threats. New laws are being prepared to penalize offenders, and AI solutions will be implemented to block hoax accounts.
1 min read23 Oct 2024Boeing machinist strike adds cash crunch to new CEO’s rescue mission
Ratings firms are warning that a prolonged work stoppage could sink the jet maker’s debt into junk status.
4 min read16 Sep 2024ICAO says aviation growth in Asia-Pacific region to exceed global rate, but need to maintain focus on safety
Asia-Pacific is projected to have a 9% growth rate per year over the next five years while the global average rate will be about 6%.
2 min read11 Sep 2024Delhi High Court upholds order to ground SpiceJet planes with leased engines
The original order, issued by a single judge on 14 August, required SpiceJet to ground two planes by 16 August and return the engines to the lessors for inspection within 15 days. SpiceJet immediately sought a stay on the order, which a division bench has now rejected.
3 min read11 Sep 2024Air Travelers in Malaysia to Get Full Refund for Delayed Flights
Airlines in Malaysia will have to give passengers the option of a refund if their flight is delayed for five hours or more, as the Southeast Asian nation joins countries beefing up consumer air-travel rights.
1 min read7 Sep 2024DGCA issues show cause notice to Akasa Air over multiple regulatory breaches
A DGCA spot audit on the airline operator revealed that Akasa Air’s practical training sessions were carried out and simulated without the necessary regulatory approvals, Reuters reported.
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Budget
The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared