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6 Air India Dreamliner International Flights Cancelled Today
Air India cancelled six international flights - all using the 787-8 Dreamliner - Tuesday amid increased scrutiny of Boeing's flagship aircraft after the horrific crash last week in Ahmedabad.
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India Records 6.3% Rise In Domestic Air Travel At 132.8 Lakh In June
India's domestic air passenger traffic rose to 132.8 lakh in June this year which represents a 6.3% increase over the corresponding figure for June last year and reflects a robust 10.4 per cent jump over the pre-Covid levels.
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Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Reached Pre-Covid Levels In December 2022
The monthly domestic air passenger traffic touched 1.29 crore to cross the pre-COVID level in December 2022, with Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia terming it as a healthy trend and a good sign for the industry.
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'Have To Feed Our Children': Delhi's Rickshaw Pullers Battle Toxic Smog
For over 40 years, Inder Pal Singh has been ferrying passengers around Delhi's old city by cycle rickshaw in searing summer heat, and increasingly, choking winter smog
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Covid Risk Rises 50% If Passengers Board Planes Back To Front: Study
Boarding passengers seated at the back of the aircraft first -- a Covid-era change by Delta Air Lines Inc. and others to cut the risk of infection -- actually increases the chance of catching the virus by 50%, a scientific study showed.
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Domestic Flight Ticket Prices To Go Up As Centre Raises Cap By Up To 30%
Passengers will have to spend more money for air travel from now as the Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday increased the lower and upper limits on domestic airfares by 10 to 30 per cent.
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China Requires Negative COVID-19 Tests For Arriving Air Passengers
Passengers of China-bound flights must provide negative COVID-19 test results before boarding, China's aviation authority said on Tuesday, as the government looks to further reduce the risk of imported coronavirus cases amid increased international travel.
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"Bit Disappointing": Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Grew By 3.74% In 2019
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said domestic air passenger traffic grew to 14.41 crore in 2019, an increase of just 3.74 per cent as compared to the previous year.
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Air Travel To Turn Costlier From July 1 After Aviation Security Fee Hike
Air travel will become slightly costlier as the Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to increase the aviation security fee (ASF) from Rs 130 to Rs 150 for each Indian passenger from July 1 onwards, according to an official document.
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Now Pay Upto Rs 400 Per Kg For Extra Baggage In Private Air Carriers
In a move which could hit the air passengers hard, private carriers such as IndiGo, GoAir and SpiceJet have together increased baggage charges beyond the standard limit of 15 kgs.
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As Congestion Soars At Airports, A Race Against Time For The Government
Airports across the country are struggling to cope with a massive surge in passenger numbers and billions of rupees must be spent to boost their capacity, analysts have warned. India is witnessing a huge boom in air travel as a growing middle class increasingly takes to the skies but experts say infrastructure is failing to keep up.
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Severe Turbulence On Flights May Triple By 2050: Study
Severe mid-flight turbulence on routes around the globe may triple by 2050 due to climate change, increasing the risk of injury to passengers and crew, scientists have warned today. According to the first global projections of in-flight bumpiness, flights all around the world will be encountering lots more turbulence in future
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Cheaper Baggage, More Refunds: 10 Big Announcements For Flyers
Union Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Saturday proposed a slew of new concessions for air passengers. The sops will be published on the website of the aviation ministry to invite feedback and suggestion before being implemented.
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3 Chinese Passengers Grounded For Bad Behaviour
China has banned three passengers from major airlines for "uncivilised behaviour", state media reported today, as the country seeks to instil manners in its increasingly well-travelled populace.
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Chinese Airlines To Blacklist Unruly Passengers
China's leading airlines joined forces on Monday to blacklist rowdy passengers who have become an increasing problem as the number of travellers grows.
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6 Air India Dreamliner International Flights Cancelled Today
Air India cancelled six international flights - all using the 787-8 Dreamliner - Tuesday amid increased scrutiny of Boeing's flagship aircraft after the horrific crash last week in Ahmedabad.
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India Records 6.3% Rise In Domestic Air Travel At 132.8 Lakh In June
India's domestic air passenger traffic rose to 132.8 lakh in June this year which represents a 6.3% increase over the corresponding figure for June last year and reflects a robust 10.4 per cent jump over the pre-Covid levels.
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Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Reached Pre-Covid Levels In December 2022
The monthly domestic air passenger traffic touched 1.29 crore to cross the pre-COVID level in December 2022, with Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia terming it as a healthy trend and a good sign for the industry.
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'Have To Feed Our Children': Delhi's Rickshaw Pullers Battle Toxic Smog
For over 40 years, Inder Pal Singh has been ferrying passengers around Delhi's old city by cycle rickshaw in searing summer heat, and increasingly, choking winter smog
-
Covid Risk Rises 50% If Passengers Board Planes Back To Front: Study
Boarding passengers seated at the back of the aircraft first -- a Covid-era change by Delta Air Lines Inc. and others to cut the risk of infection -- actually increases the chance of catching the virus by 50%, a scientific study showed.
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Domestic Flight Ticket Prices To Go Up As Centre Raises Cap By Up To 30%
Passengers will have to spend more money for air travel from now as the Civil Aviation Ministry on Thursday increased the lower and upper limits on domestic airfares by 10 to 30 per cent.
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China Requires Negative COVID-19 Tests For Arriving Air Passengers
Passengers of China-bound flights must provide negative COVID-19 test results before boarding, China's aviation authority said on Tuesday, as the government looks to further reduce the risk of imported coronavirus cases amid increased international travel.
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"Bit Disappointing": Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Grew By 3.74% In 2019
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said domestic air passenger traffic grew to 14.41 crore in 2019, an increase of just 3.74 per cent as compared to the previous year.
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Air Travel To Turn Costlier From July 1 After Aviation Security Fee Hike
Air travel will become slightly costlier as the Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to increase the aviation security fee (ASF) from Rs 130 to Rs 150 for each Indian passenger from July 1 onwards, according to an official document.
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Now Pay Upto Rs 400 Per Kg For Extra Baggage In Private Air Carriers
In a move which could hit the air passengers hard, private carriers such as IndiGo, GoAir and SpiceJet have together increased baggage charges beyond the standard limit of 15 kgs.
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As Congestion Soars At Airports, A Race Against Time For The Government
Airports across the country are struggling to cope with a massive surge in passenger numbers and billions of rupees must be spent to boost their capacity, analysts have warned. India is witnessing a huge boom in air travel as a growing middle class increasingly takes to the skies but experts say infrastructure is failing to keep up.
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Severe Turbulence On Flights May Triple By 2050: Study
Severe mid-flight turbulence on routes around the globe may triple by 2050 due to climate change, increasing the risk of injury to passengers and crew, scientists have warned today. According to the first global projections of in-flight bumpiness, flights all around the world will be encountering lots more turbulence in future
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Cheaper Baggage, More Refunds: 10 Big Announcements For Flyers
Union Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Saturday proposed a slew of new concessions for air passengers. The sops will be published on the website of the aviation ministry to invite feedback and suggestion before being implemented.
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3 Chinese Passengers Grounded For Bad Behaviour
China has banned three passengers from major airlines for "uncivilised behaviour", state media reported today, as the country seeks to instil manners in its increasingly well-travelled populace.
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Chinese Airlines To Blacklist Unruly Passengers
China's leading airlines joined forces on Monday to blacklist rowdy passengers who have become an increasing problem as the number of travellers grows.
