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Centre Notifies New Rules, Can Intervene In Airline Ticket Prices
Under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, notified by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Centre can issue directions to airlines on fares if it considers intervention necessary in an extraordinary situation.
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Flying To Dubai Cheaper Than Mumbai-Patna Flight This Diwali, Thanks To Wars
One of the biggest collateral impacts of the Middle East war is being borne by airlines. But passengers travelling during Diwali and Chhath are also paying part of the price. Higher aviation fuel costs, a weaker rupee and prolonged airspace disruptions have pushed airlines into deep losses this year. To offset some of these pressures, carriers h...
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Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Falls In September, IndiGo Retains Lead
The Air India Group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, carried 31.65 lakh passengers, taking its combined market share to 26.8 per cent.
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Centre Asks Airlines To Notify Fliers Of Delays, Cancellations Ahead Of Fog Season
Airlines were asked to inform passengers about delays, cancellations and revised departure times through SMS, email and mobile applications, so they can check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
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Centre Tells Airlines To Ensure Qualified Crew, Realistic Schedules Amid Fog
"Airlines were directed to ensure the availability of qualified crew and compliant aircraft for low visibility operations, plan realistic flight schedules and take timely decisions regarding flight operations," it said.
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"Welcome Move For Aviation Sector": Vijay Gets Rare Praise From Centre
Vijay's government had yesterday cut the value added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 29% to 16% at Chennai airport and to 1% at other airports in the state.
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Goa Cuts ATF VAT To 7% From 15%: New Rate Takes Effect On October 24
The move follows similar ATF VAT cuts in Delhi and Maharashtra, where the tax rates were reduced to 7% from 25% and 18%, respectively.
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Will Deliver 3,200 Engines Over Next Decade: CEO Of GE Aerospace South Asia Vikram Rai To NDTV
Vikram Rai said that GE Aerospace's collaboration with India rested on engineering depth, manufacturing capabilities, skilled talent, and trusted partnership.
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Pakistan Extends Ban On Indian Flights Using Its Airspace By Another Month
The restrictions cover civilian and military flights, forcing Indian airlines to take longer routes on some international services. The latest extension replaces the previous deadline of October 24, 2026.
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Private Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Door Detaches Mid-Air In Nigeria
A Challenger 604 jet returning to Abuja airport after a door separated mid-flight.
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Chinese Couple Marry Despite Having The Same Name, Internet Calls It 'Pure Fate'
Their unusual coincidence caused confusion among some relatives and prompted social media users to suggest that they name their future child Congcong.
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Festive Travel Gets Costlier: How Much More Will Your Flight Ticket Cost?
IndiGo has raised its fuel surcharge for domestic flights by up to Rs 350, with prices varying based on flight distance from October 6.
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Govt May Rework Rs 10,000 Crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund As Airlines Show No Interest: Sources
The Union Cabinet approved the fund in June to support airlines and oil marketing companies (OMCs) during the ongoing West Asia crisis.
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flydubai Scare Could Rewrite Cockpit Security To Fight Inside Threat
On September 30, the world was rocked by the news of a terror attack in our neighbourhood involving a flydubai aircraft. It was followed by unbelievable scenes of courage, bravery and singular heroism of the pilot and passengers of flydubai FZ1073 who stopped an attempt by the co-pilot to crash the aircraft or as some alleged, perform a September 1...
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'Vertical Roller Coaster': Expert Explains flydubai Flight's Sudden Plunge
The steep fall, after an attack on the captain by the co-pilot during a flight on Wednesday, would have put huge strain on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft - as well as the passengers and crew, said Alberto Paduanelli, owner of ALPA Simulation in Sherfield on Loddon, southern England.
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Centre Notifies New Rules, Can Intervene In Airline Ticket Prices
Under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Niyam, 2026, notified by the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, the Centre can issue directions to airlines on fares if it considers intervention necessary in an extraordinary situation.
-
Flying To Dubai Cheaper Than Mumbai-Patna Flight This Diwali, Thanks To Wars
One of the biggest collateral impacts of the Middle East war is being borne by airlines. But passengers travelling during Diwali and Chhath are also paying part of the price. Higher aviation fuel costs, a weaker rupee and prolonged airspace disruptions have pushed airlines into deep losses this year. To offset some of these pressures, carriers h...
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Domestic Air Passenger Traffic Falls In September, IndiGo Retains Lead
The Air India Group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, carried 31.65 lakh passengers, taking its combined market share to 26.8 per cent.
-
Centre Asks Airlines To Notify Fliers Of Delays, Cancellations Ahead Of Fog Season
Airlines were asked to inform passengers about delays, cancellations and revised departure times through SMS, email and mobile applications, so they can check their flight status before leaving for the airport.
-
Centre Tells Airlines To Ensure Qualified Crew, Realistic Schedules Amid Fog
"Airlines were directed to ensure the availability of qualified crew and compliant aircraft for low visibility operations, plan realistic flight schedules and take timely decisions regarding flight operations," it said.
-
"Welcome Move For Aviation Sector": Vijay Gets Rare Praise From Centre
Vijay's government had yesterday cut the value added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from 29% to 16% at Chennai airport and to 1% at other airports in the state.
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Goa Cuts ATF VAT To 7% From 15%: New Rate Takes Effect On October 24
The move follows similar ATF VAT cuts in Delhi and Maharashtra, where the tax rates were reduced to 7% from 25% and 18%, respectively.
-
Will Deliver 3,200 Engines Over Next Decade: CEO Of GE Aerospace South Asia Vikram Rai To NDTV
Vikram Rai said that GE Aerospace's collaboration with India rested on engineering depth, manufacturing capabilities, skilled talent, and trusted partnership.
-
Pakistan Extends Ban On Indian Flights Using Its Airspace By Another Month
The restrictions cover civilian and military flights, forcing Indian airlines to take longer routes on some international services. The latest extension replaces the previous deadline of October 24, 2026.
-
Private Jet Makes Emergency Landing After Door Detaches Mid-Air In Nigeria
A Challenger 604 jet returning to Abuja airport after a door separated mid-flight.
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Chinese Couple Marry Despite Having The Same Name, Internet Calls It 'Pure Fate'
Their unusual coincidence caused confusion among some relatives and prompted social media users to suggest that they name their future child Congcong.
-
Festive Travel Gets Costlier: How Much More Will Your Flight Ticket Cost?
IndiGo has raised its fuel surcharge for domestic flights by up to Rs 350, with prices varying based on flight distance from October 6.
-
Govt May Rework Rs 10,000 Crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund As Airlines Show No Interest: Sources
The Union Cabinet approved the fund in June to support airlines and oil marketing companies (OMCs) during the ongoing West Asia crisis.
-
flydubai Scare Could Rewrite Cockpit Security To Fight Inside Threat
On September 30, the world was rocked by the news of a terror attack in our neighbourhood involving a flydubai aircraft. It was followed by unbelievable scenes of courage, bravery and singular heroism of the pilot and passengers of flydubai FZ1073 who stopped an attempt by the co-pilot to crash the aircraft or as some alleged, perform a September 1...
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'Vertical Roller Coaster': Expert Explains flydubai Flight's Sudden Plunge
The steep fall, after an attack on the captain by the co-pilot during a flight on Wednesday, would have put huge strain on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft - as well as the passengers and crew, said Alberto Paduanelli, owner of ALPA Simulation in Sherfield on Loddon, southern England.
