Air travel set to get costlier- Know why
In the five increases, ATF rates have gone up by 25 percent, or Rs 9,985.87, per kilolitre since March.
Jul 01, 2016, 13:16 PM IST
Airlines are not 'demons': Civil Aviation Minister
Airlines might not be "angels but definitely they are not demons", Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on Thursday said amid concerns over arbitrary hike in airfares and emphasised that carriers have been responsive during crises.
Jun 23, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
SpiceJet, IndiGo, Jet Airways announce ‘Monsoon Sale’ offers; fares start Rs 444
As monsoon kicks in slowly in India, it's raining discounts and offers in airfares, with a one-way domestic ticket costing as low as Rs 444 only.
Jun 22, 2016, 17:47 PM IST
SpiceJet Monsoon Bonanza Sale: One-way fare starting at Rs 444
SpiceJet on Wednesday announced a 'Monsoon Bonanza Sale' starting from Rs 444 for its non-stop and via flights on its domestic routes
Jun 22, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
Air travellers to pay less for extra baggage from today
Now, airlines would charge Rs 100 per extra kg till 20 kg from the current rate of Rs 300.
Jun 15, 2016, 12:44 PM IST
Now, pay Rs 1000 to advance your journey on Jet Airways
Passengers of Jet Airways can now take a flight earlier than their scheduled one by paying Rs 1000 more, a facility which comes after the government proposed a cap on ticket cancellation charges and increased compensation for denied boarding, and cancelled and delayed flights.
Jun 14, 2016, 19:52 PM IST
Bad news for air passengers! Govt rules out capping of airline fares
Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju said restricting the air fares will not make good business sense as it could also jeopardise the government's regional connectivity plan as such a move may discourage airlines to fly on non-profitable routes.
Airlines may increase price of tickets with hike in ATF
With the Government affecting a steep over nine percent hike in aviation turbine fuel (ATF), airlines may increase the price of tickets.
Jun 01, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Happy flying! Air tickets of 1-hour flights could cost just Rs 2,500
In a move that could take thousands of air travellers on a 'happy journey', air tickets for journeys up to 1 hour flight could be charged just Rs 2,500 only.
May 04, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Vistara slashes business class fares by up to 30%
Vistara, which started operations in January 2015, is the only domestic carrier which offers three cabin classes on its aircraft -- business, premium economy and economy.
Mar 09, 2016, 18:34 PM IST
Govt may drop plan to impose 2% levy on air tickets
A government proposal to levy a 2 percent cess on domestic and international tickets to fund increased regional connectivity that would have led to a hike in air fares is likely to be dropped.
Mar 02, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
Budget 2016: Air travel to become expensive
Fliers will have to shell out more with the government proposing a hike of 6 percent in excise duty on jet fuel but it would not be applicable to the proposed Scheduled Commuter Airlines (SCAs) under the regional connectivity scheme.
Feb 29, 2016, 17:09 PM IST
Flying abroad? Book Jet Airways international flights at 30% discount
According to the company, the ongoing seven-day sale will end on February 29. The scheme offers discounted fares on economy and premiere classes for passengers travelling on the airline`s international network.
Feb 23, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
Jat stir effect: Domestic airfares soar over 300%, hits a high of Rs 23,000
While the fares for a SpiceJet flight to Amritsar from Mumbai for Tuesday stood at whopping 23,610, IndiGo, GoAir and SpiceJet's fares for a Delhi-Amritsar flight have been quoted as Rs 18,562.
Feb 22, 2016, 20:56 PM IST
GoAir announces limited period 'zero cancellation fee' offer
The offer is valid across all GoAir flights booked between February 13-16 for travel between June 1 and December 15, 2016, the airline said in a statement.
Feb 14, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
Airfares to be cheaper? Govt to ask airlines to pass on benefits of low fuel prices to passengers
Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapati Raju, however, said the government will not dictate on air ticket rates.
Jan 31, 2016, 19:35 PM IST
Republic Day sale: After SpiceJet, Air Costa, GoAir offer discounted fares
Regional carrier Air Costa has lowered its fares by Rs 555 for four days across nine domestic destinations as part of Republic Day celebrations.
Jan 26, 2016, 18:04 PM IST
Jet Airways Christmas, New Year offer! slashes airfares by 10%
As part of its Christmas and New Year offer to air travellers, Jet Airways has cut airfares by 10 percent across cabin class.
Dec 25, 2015, 11:18 AM IST
Chennai floods: Domestic airlines jack up one-way airfares over Rs 50,000
Air India was charging fares as high as Rs 51,750 for a business class ticket for its flight to the city from Bangalore, while private Jet Airways fares stood at Rs 47,000.
Dec 05, 2015, 13:39 PM IST
Chennai floods: Airfares slashed to flat Rs 1,000 for South-bound flights
The ministry has also slashed the price of airfares of North-bound flights from Arakkonam air base to just Rs 2,000.
Dec 03, 2015, 20:21 PM IST
