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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 catches fire on IndiGo flight from Singapore to Chennai

A DGCA spokesperson has advised flyers to exercise caution while flying with Samsung Galaxy Note devices.

Sep 23, 2016

Domestic Air Traffic: How IndiGo, Jet Airways, SpiceJet, other airlines performed in August

IndiGo continues to lead as the largest carrier with a market share of 39.9 percent in August.

Sep 20, 2016

Indian aviation market to grow to about 600 million passengers annually: Jayant Sinha

The central government plans to upgrade airport infrastructure in six years to cater to the influx of passengers.

Sep 12, 2016

Domestic air passenger traffic increases 26% in July

The air travel demand in India surged 26.2 percent in July as against the average global demand of 3.8 percent.

Sep 8, 2016

Morning Brief: IndiGo to extend pilots' notice period, Hurriyat turns down Mufti's invite, US Open 2016 results and more

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Sep 5, 2016

Jet fuel prices fall 3.8% in September, aviation stocks rise

The new aviation turbine fuel prices will be effective from September 1.

Sep 1, 2016

With govt on board, airlines may soon start offering in-flight Wi-Fi

The civil aviation secretary said last week that passengers could soon be allowed to use internet on domestic flights.

Aug 28, 2016

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InterGlobe Aviation director Aditya Ghosh's salary soars seven-fold

The president and whole-time director of Indigo's parent company took home salary of Rs. 27 crore in the last financial year.

Aug 25, 2016

GoAir plans fleet expansion, to hire 500 crew members

The budget carrier plans to increase its fleet size to 26 and begin international operations next year.

Aug 21, 2016

Low-cost carriers likely to take a hit from new flight cancellation policy

Airlines will have to pay Rs. 10,000 to passengers for cancelling their ticket if the flight is delayed more than 2 hours.

Aug 2, 2016

IndiGo-owner Interglobe's Q1 net profit falls 7.4% to Rs. 591 crore

The low-cost carrier's profit fell on account of competitive pricing between airlines during the peak travel season.

Aug 1, 2016

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Jet fuel prices fall 4%; aviation, oil stocks trend divergently

The new aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel price, will be effective from Aug 1.

Aug 1, 2016

'Absence of resources stops Indian carriers from flying international'

Lack of finances stops the airlines from using bilateral air-traffic rights, says Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha.

Jul 27, 2016

Now pay Rs.300 extra per kg for excess baggage on flights

The three airlines will now charge Rs. 300/kg extra for carrying excess baggage over and above the 20kg baggage allowance.

Jul 22, 2016

Jayant Sinha hopes to 'take off' at civil aviation ministry

India is the fastest-growing civil aviation market and Jayant Sinha moved to the ministry as part of the recent Cabinet reshuffle.

Jul 9, 2016

IATA: Cross-country intelligence sharing to help civil aviation companies tackle cyber threats

After Air India's frequent flyer programme hack, IATA and cyber security experts urge global intelligence sharing to ward off cyber threats.

Jun 26, 2016

Airlines in low-fare war: Flyers' body complains about 'bogus' schemes

The Air Passengers Association alleged that airlines were taking passengers "for a ride" by introducing such offers.

Jun 23, 2016

Aviation ministry proposes simple entry-exit rules for airlines operating on regional routes

The civil aviation ministry's decision aims at bringing about maximum participation from domestic carriers.

Jun 22, 2016

SpiceJet kicks off monsoon bonanza sale at Rs. 444

One-way base fare of Rs. 444 is on offer for Jammu-Srinagar, Ahmedabad-Mumbai, Mumbai-Goa, Delhi-Dehradun, Delhi-Amritsar routes.