Domestic flights

Indian airlines carry over 110 lakh passengers in October, domestic air traffic increases by 10 percent: DGCA

Domestic air traffic has increased manifold and Indian airlines flew over 110 lakh passengers in October, 10 percent higher than the number of people flying in September, reports PTI. 

Nov 23, 2022, 13:46 PM IST

Indigo airline launches direct flight services between Delhi and Karantaka's Hubballi

To expand its domestic air network, Indian low-cost carrier Indigo launches direct flight services between Delhi and Karanataka's Hubballi from today (November 14). 

Nov 14, 2022, 16:27 PM IST

AirAsia India to start 21 weekly flight services to Delhi-Bhubaneswar, Bengaluru-Jaipur from THIS day

As a part of its winter schedule, AirAsia India will start 21 weekly direct flights connecting Delhi to Bhubaneswar and Bengaluru to Jaipur, from October 30, reports IANS. 

Oct 28, 2022, 21:34 PM IST

Korean Air plane crash UPDATE: Philippine Mactan airport partially reopens for flight services

Philippine Mactan airport partially reopens for domestic as well as international flight services after a near-tragic accident over the weekend, reports PTI.

Oct 25, 2022, 12:31 PM IST

'Not a T20 match...' Air India CEO on airline's revival, plans international flight operation expansion

Air India plans to have a 30 percent share in domestic and international markets in next five years, as it aims to expand its flight fleet, airline CEO stated, reports PTI. 

Oct 19, 2022, 18:47 PM IST

Air India introduces NEW MENU in domestic flights, offers Gourmet meals, trendy appetizers and much more!

Tata-owned Air India introduces NEW MENU in domestic flights amid onset of festive season, offers Gourmet meals, trendy appetizers and much more, reports PTI. 

Oct 04, 2022, 08:52 AM IST

Air India plans to increase aircraft fleet by 25 percent within next 15 months

Tata-owned Air India airline plans to boost flight services, to increase aircraft fleet by 25 percent within next 15 months, reports PTI.

Sep 12, 2022, 13:13 PM IST

Sikhs to continue carrying Kirpans on flight, PIL against permission withdrawn

A PIL filed against the permission granted to Sikhs to carry kirpans on flights was withdrawn from the Delhi High Court, petitioner withdraws due to "some pressure" reports IANS. 

Aug 22, 2022, 18:34 PM IST

Government removes fare cap on domestic flights, ticket prices to increase from THIS date?

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to remove the airfare bands on domestic flight tickets after reviewing the current status of scheduled domestic operations.

Aug 10, 2022, 15:58 PM IST

SpiceJet to start 26 new domestic flights to THESE cities from July 22

Indian carrier SpiceJet to start 26 new domestic flights from July 22 along with direct flights from Delhi to Nashik, Hyderabad to Jammu, Mumbai to Guwahati, and many more, reports PTI. 

Jul 19, 2022, 15:25 PM IST

Air India recruitment day: Multiple IndiGo flight delay leaves passengers stuck after crew call sick, DGCA to probe

Around 55 percent of IndiGo's domestic flights were dealyed as  cabin crew members took sick leave; sources in the industry say they went for an Air India recruitment drive, reports PTI. 

Jul 03, 2022, 20:23 PM IST

Days after Nepal plane crash, Buddha Airlines flight faces technical snag; returns to airport

A Buddha Airlines plane that took off from Nepal's Kathmandu to Bhadrapur returned back to the airport due to a technical snag, reports PTI.

Jun 01, 2022, 15:36 PM IST

Allow 'Kirpan' on domestic flights for Sikhs arriving in India from abroad, Minority body

National Commission for Minorities urges civil aviation ministry to allow international flights to be treated as a domestic flight once it lands in India so Sikh passengers can carry the 'kirpan,' reports PTI. 

May 26, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Govt removes mandatory RT-PCR for domestic flights, India records 4 lakh daily passengers

J. Scindia stressed that the Ministry has withdrawn the mandatory RT-PCR report for domestic travel but "a few states can conduct the test as per their requirement."

Apr 19, 2022, 09:36 AM IST

IndiGo to launch 100 flights connecting THESE domestic cities from today

IndiGo to launch 100 flights which will also promote trade and tourism across the regions. Further, airlines plans to re-commence 16 exclusive flights. 

Mar 27, 2022, 11:30 AM IST

Govt to build 220 airports by 2025, says Civil Aviation Minister Scindia

The government plans on building 33 new freight terminals, 15 new flight training schools and increasing opportunities for jobs as well as focusing on drones, according to Scindia.

Mar 23, 2022, 19:08 PM IST

Alert air travellers! Flight ticket prices to touch sky high as jet fuel prices rise exponentially

Air fares have increased by around 20-25 percent on most domestic routes on a month-on-month basis. With ATF prices being hiked to over Rs 1 lakh per kilolitre, fares are expected to rise further.

 

Mar 17, 2022, 15:24 PM IST

SpiceJet to launch 60 new domestic flights this summer, details here

The SpiceJet airline soon to add 60 new domestic flights to its summer schedule, including seven UDAN flights, eight industry-first flights, new connections and additional frequencies. 

Mar 14, 2022, 14:56 PM IST

Jharkhand’s Deoghar airport all set for domestic flight operations

Deoghar airport is equipped with modern facilities including 24-hour medical assistance for passengers. With six check-in counters, the airport has a peak hour handling capacity of 200 passengers. 

Mar 13, 2022, 09:07 AM IST

Airlines boost weekly domestic flights by 10.1 per cent for summer 2022: DGCA

The COVID-19-induced travel restrictions have badly affected the Indian aviation industry in the last 24 months; However, with COVID-19 infections decreasing, air travel has been picking up in the last couple of weeks.

Mar 12, 2022, 08:55 AM IST