Air Travel

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

Air travel to become dearer as govt hikes lower limit on airfares by 5%

Air travel will now become a little expensive as the government has decided to increase the lower limit on airfares by five percent amid rising aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday.

Air travel to become dearer as govt hikes fare band by upto 30%

The first such band consists of flights that are of less than 40 minutes duration. The lower limit for the first band was increased on Thursday from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,200. The upper limit in this band was set at Rs 7,800, which was Rs 6,000 earlier.

Travelling by air? Check updated air travel guidelines

The ministry has informed all airlines that passengers who submit a self-declaration form stating that they have not tested positive for the novel Coronavirus three weeks prior to the departure, will be allowed to board the aircraft.

How risky is air travel during the coronavirus pandemic?

Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking some precautions and you can too.

Air passenger traffic may decline 45-50 per cent in FY21: ICRA

Air passenger traffic in the country is expected to remain under pressure for the first half (April-September) of the current fiscal, with the full year passenger volume likely to go down by about half despite some recovery in H2 FY21, ratings agency Icra said on Wednesday.

Air travel begins: What you should know before heading to the airport

Domestic flight services in India have resumed after a break of over 2 months. The operations remained suspended since March 24 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the first spell of lockdown in the country in wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Several disruptions have been reported in the flight schedule from across the country. 

Turbulent take-off for domestic flight operations in India as several cancellations reported | Live

Domestic flight service in India resumed today after an unprecedented suspension of 62 days due to the nationwide lockdown put in place by the government in light of the rising number of coronavirus cases. The flights have officially resumed across the country with the exception of two states -- Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal. Follow Live Updates

Flight fares to have minimum, maximum limit: Aviation Minister on new guidelines | Key takeaways

Union Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday addressed a presser on new air travel guidelines ahead of the resumption of domestic flight services from May 25 onwards.

Covid-19 to wipe out two-fifths of global air passenger traffic in 2020: Report

The coronavirus pandemic is expected to wipe out two-fifths of the global air passenger traffic in 2020, with volume across Asia-Pacific airports logging an estimated 42.1 per cent negative growth, a report said. Besides, the traffic estimates for the first quarter of 2020 portray a distressing picture.

IRCTC offers free travel insurance of Rs 50 lakh for air travellers

This facility will be available for passengers irrespective of the class of tickets and for both domestic and international flights. 

Air India passengers can now upgrade seats from economy to business class. Know all about airline’s bidding system

A person who made the bid but did not get the upgrade will get their money back, the airline said. 

US facing serious shortage of pilots with an increase in demand for air travel

The International Air Transport Association predicts that, over the next 20 years, air travel will double.

Year Ender 2017 News: Indians travel more in 2017 on low airfares

Stating that mobile commerce has gained momentum, the survey said mobile booking jumped 35 per cent since last year.

Ticket cancellation charges too high, govt tells airlines; orders review

The government believes cancellation charges are too high, sometimes even more than the price of the ticket itself.

India's September domestic air passenger traffic up 16 per cent, IndiGo leads tally

849.94 lakh passengers travelled on domestic flights during January-September 2017 as against 726.98 lakh during the corresponding period of previous year.

Flight tickets may get dearer by 15 pc following spike in ATF price

Jet fuel price was hiked by a steep 6 per cent on firming international rates, the third straight increase in rates since August.

Unique ID like Aadhar or passport may soon be mandatory for domestic air travel

Aviation minister Jayant Sinha said today that the government is likely to make Aadhaar card, passport or PAN mandatory right at the time of booking domestic flight tickets