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Seat Flyers On Same PNR Next To Each Other, Says Government To Indian Airlines
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a decisive new instruction that puts group seating at the forefront of passenger treatment.
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From Verbal Abuse To Cockpit Breach, How Aviation Body Is Redefining Punishment For Unruly Flyers
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Travel | Written by NDTV Travel Desk
The DGCA has proposed sweeping changes that seeks to strengthen aircraft safety, restore onboard discipline, and give airlines greater authority to act swiftly against those who misbehave
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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British Airways Introduces New Rule Banning Crew From Drinking Coffee In Public
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
British Airways has unveiled a strict uniform policy, banning coffee and tea consumption in public. Discover how the new rules aim to boost professionalism and impact employees.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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No Landing Charges, Parking Deposits: Centre's New Helicopter Policy
- Friday October 8, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today announced a new helicopter policy under which dedicated hubs and corridors will be established and landing charges and parking deposits will be abolished to boost commercial operations.
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces New Aviation Policy To Draw Investments
- Thursday September 9, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
To attract more investments, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday announced a new policy for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services that includes leasing of land through open tenders and abolishing royalty charged by the AAI.
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www.ndtv.com
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Air Taxis "Very Possible" Under New Drone Policy: Aviation Minister
- Thursday August 26, 2021
- India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
India may soon see air taxi services - which could help reduce traffic and pollution on city roads - operating under the Drone Rules 2021 that were announced by the government on Thursday.
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www.ndtv.com
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Facing Flyers' Fury, IndiGo Says Web Seat Booking To Cost, Not Check-In
- Monday November 26, 2018
- India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin
The government is reviewing a move by private airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet to charge for seats booked in advance through the web check-in feature, which has provoked anger among air-travelers.
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www.ndtv.com
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India To Construct 100 Airports For $60 Billion, Says Suresh Prabhu
- Tuesday September 4, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
India plans to construct 100 airports at an estimated cost of $60 billion (about Rs. 4.2 lakh crore) in the next 10 to 15 years, civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu said today.
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India Is Key Player In US' South Asia Strategy, Says Pentagon
- Friday February 2, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
India is a key player in President Donald Trump's South Asia Strategy, the Pentagon has said, adding that New Delhi has offered the United States with aviation maintenance and developmental aid.
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www.ndtv.com
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US Unveils New Drone Policy For Civilian Use
- Tuesday June 21, 2016
- World News | Press Trust of India
The US today unveiled a set of ground rules for the use of small commercial drones which will enable the safe expansion of a new generation of aviation technologies that will create jobs, enhance public safety and advance scientific inquiry.
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www.ndtv.com
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Trinamool Fumes After Air India Decision To Withdraw Flights To Durgapur
- Friday June 17, 2016
- India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta
On the day the NDA Government announced its new civil aviation policy to boost connectivity to smaller cities across India, Air India withdrew flights to Durgapur in West Bengal due to operational reasons.
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'0/20' In New Aviation Policy Not perfect, But Much Better Than '5/20'
- Thursday June 16, 2016
- Blog | Dhruv Paul
The Cabinet's nod on Wednesday for the much-awaited National Civil Aviation Policy marks the culmination of a detailed stakeholder consultation process and represents India's first comprehensive civil aviation plan, a commendable step.
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www.ndtv.com
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'Older Airlines Can Go To Court': Aviation Minister Defends New Policy
- Wednesday June 15, 2016
- India News | Written by Sunetra Choudhury
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has no time for those airlines cribbing about the new aviation policy which allows airlines with no domestic experience to operate international flights if they have a fleet of 20 planes.
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www.ndtv.com
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With New Reforms, Flights To Become Cheaper, Lots Of 'No Frills' Airports
- Wednesday June 15, 2016
- India News | Reported by Rahul Shrivastava, Sandeep Phukan
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new civil aviation policy aimed at making air travel affordable for millions of Indians and vastly expanding the country's aviation market.
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www.ndtv.com
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New Civil Aviation Policy To Focus On Regional Connectivity: President
- Tuesday February 23, 2016
- India News | Press Trust of India
The government is working on a new civil aviation policy which seeks to provide connectivity to the smaller cities even as domestic air traffic has been on a growth path in the last one year, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.
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www.ndtv.com
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Seat Flyers On Same PNR Next To Each Other, Says Government To Indian Airlines
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a decisive new instruction that puts group seating at the forefront of passenger treatment.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
From Verbal Abuse To Cockpit Breach, How Aviation Body Is Redefining Punishment For Unruly Flyers
- Thursday February 19, 2026
- Travel | Written by NDTV Travel Desk
The DGCA has proposed sweeping changes that seeks to strengthen aircraft safety, restore onboard discipline, and give airlines greater authority to act swiftly against those who misbehave
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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British Airways Introduces New Rule Banning Crew From Drinking Coffee In Public
- Friday September 12, 2025
- Travel | Edited by Vaishali Kapila
British Airways has unveiled a strict uniform policy, banning coffee and tea consumption in public. Discover how the new rules aim to boost professionalism and impact employees.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
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No Landing Charges, Parking Deposits: Centre's New Helicopter Policy
- Friday October 8, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today announced a new helicopter policy under which dedicated hubs and corridors will be established and landing charges and parking deposits will be abolished to boost commercial operations.
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www.ndtv.com
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Announces New Aviation Policy To Draw Investments
- Thursday September 9, 2021
- India News | Press Trust of India
To attract more investments, the civil aviation ministry on Thursday announced a new policy for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services that includes leasing of land through open tenders and abolishing royalty charged by the AAI.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Air Taxis "Very Possible" Under New Drone Policy: Aviation Minister
- Thursday August 26, 2021
- India News | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan
India may soon see air taxi services - which could help reduce traffic and pollution on city roads - operating under the Drone Rules 2021 that were announced by the government on Thursday.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Facing Flyers' Fury, IndiGo Says Web Seat Booking To Cost, Not Check-In
- Monday November 26, 2018
- India News | Edited by Swati Bhasin
The government is reviewing a move by private airlines IndiGo and SpiceJet to charge for seats booked in advance through the web check-in feature, which has provoked anger among air-travelers.
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www.ndtv.com
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India To Construct 100 Airports For $60 Billion, Says Suresh Prabhu
- Tuesday September 4, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
India plans to construct 100 airports at an estimated cost of $60 billion (about Rs. 4.2 lakh crore) in the next 10 to 15 years, civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu said today.
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www.ndtv.com
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India Is Key Player In US' South Asia Strategy, Says Pentagon
- Friday February 2, 2018
- India News | Press Trust of India
India is a key player in President Donald Trump's South Asia Strategy, the Pentagon has said, adding that New Delhi has offered the United States with aviation maintenance and developmental aid.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
US Unveils New Drone Policy For Civilian Use
- Tuesday June 21, 2016
- World News | Press Trust of India
The US today unveiled a set of ground rules for the use of small commercial drones which will enable the safe expansion of a new generation of aviation technologies that will create jobs, enhance public safety and advance scientific inquiry.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Trinamool Fumes After Air India Decision To Withdraw Flights To Durgapur
- Friday June 17, 2016
- India News | Written by Saurabh Gupta
On the day the NDA Government announced its new civil aviation policy to boost connectivity to smaller cities across India, Air India withdrew flights to Durgapur in West Bengal due to operational reasons.
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www.ndtv.com
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'0/20' In New Aviation Policy Not perfect, But Much Better Than '5/20'
- Thursday June 16, 2016
- Blog | Dhruv Paul
The Cabinet's nod on Wednesday for the much-awaited National Civil Aviation Policy marks the culmination of a detailed stakeholder consultation process and represents India's first comprehensive civil aviation plan, a commendable step.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
'Older Airlines Can Go To Court': Aviation Minister Defends New Policy
- Wednesday June 15, 2016
- India News | Written by Sunetra Choudhury
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju has no time for those airlines cribbing about the new aviation policy which allows airlines with no domestic experience to operate international flights if they have a fleet of 20 planes.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
With New Reforms, Flights To Become Cheaper, Lots Of 'No Frills' Airports
- Wednesday June 15, 2016
- India News | Reported by Rahul Shrivastava, Sandeep Phukan
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a new civil aviation policy aimed at making air travel affordable for millions of Indians and vastly expanding the country's aviation market.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
New Civil Aviation Policy To Focus On Regional Connectivity: President
- Tuesday February 23, 2016
- India News | Press Trust of India
The government is working on a new civil aviation policy which seeks to provide connectivity to the smaller cities even as domestic air traffic has been on a growth path in the last one year, President Pranab Mukherjee said today.
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www.ndtv.com