SpiceJet is reportedly working towards settling a lawsuit filed by Irish lessor Goshawk and its trustee Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin), a subsidiary of the American holdco M&T Bank Corporation, and is also edging closer to an out-of-court settlement with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada over a separate court case.Goshawk and Wilmington had allegedly tried to block the planned spin-off of the budget carrier's cargo and logistics business,...
Showing posts with label Foreign Nov 2021. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Foreign Nov 2021. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
IndiGo renews its partnership with French hospitality group Accor
Budget carrier IndiGo on Monday said it has renewed its partnership with French hospitality group Accor. Through this partnership, IndiGo's 6E Rewards members can now avail a 15 per cent discount, when they book directly with Accor and earn up to 6 per cent 6E Rewards as feature partner on any spends across Accor properties in India, Sri Lanka and participating hotels in Maldives, IndiGo said in the release.These offers are also valid at the newly-launched...
Omicron: India adds Bangladesh to list of ‘at risk’ countries
Bangladesh has been added in a list of "at risk" countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures, including RT-PCR test on self-expenditure, on arrival in India against the backdrop of rising concerns over the Omicron variant of Covid-19.The other countries in the list updated today, by the Indian Health Ministry, are the countries in Europe including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New...
Omicron blows off all itineraries, fliers and travel companies left stranded
The government’s announcement on resuming international flights and subsequent retrieval of it on concerns about a new coronavirus variant have got travellers, airlines and travel companies in a tizzy even as airlines have started flights to Singapore under a new deal.Portals such as Cleartrip and Ixigo said they are flooded with passenger queries on new testing and quarantine rules in India and possibilities of travel bans by other countries.“We...
Cathay Pacific’s new Economy fares offers Indian customers more choices, flexibility
Mumbai: Cathay Pacific has redesigned its Economy fares, offering Indian customers greater choice and flexibility when booking flights. The airline has introduced new and simple-to-understand Light, Essential and Flex fares that are tailored to customers’ travel needs and will be introduced in India on November 30, 2021.Each fare brand offers more control and extensive benefits, from enhanced baggage allowances to flexible rebooking and upgrade options....
Over 2,17,000 Flights Operated Under Vande Bharat Mission: Civil Aviation Ministry
New Delhi: The Minister of State in the Ministry Of Civil Aviation Gen. Dr. V. K. Singh in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha on Monday informed that more than 2,17,000 flights operated under Vande Bharat Mission this year.“During the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of India has undertaken the Vande Bharat Mission to repatriate Indian nationals and also to facilitate travel of passengers between India and various parts of the world,”...
India-Singapore Flights Commence Under The Vaccinated Travel Lane
New Delhi: Flight services between India and Singapore under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) commenced on Monday even as Singapore deferred similar travel arrangements with some countries amid the 'Omicron' scare.Vistara and IndiGo said they have started operating flights to Singapore, while there was no comment from Air India. VTL allows quarantine-free travel to Singapore for fully vaccinated travellers."There is no change as of now in terms of...
Situation Being Closely Monitored Regarding 'Further Decision' On Int'l Flights Resumption: Scindia
On November 26, the government decided to restart scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India from December 15. These services remain suspended since March 23 last year due to the coronavirus pandemic.However, on November 28, the government said the decision to resume the services will be reviewed in the wake of the cases of people getting infected with the COVID variant 'Omicron' in different parts of the world.In a written...
Will Omicron upset Indian travellers plans; impact international aviation recovery?
On November 26, the World Health Organisation (WHO) designated a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, subsequently named Omicron, as a variant of concern. To quote the WHO, “Omicron has several mutations that may have an impact on how it behaves, for example, on how easily it spreads or the severity of illness it causes.”WHO, in updates published on the WHO website, left more questions than answers, stating that research is ongoing and more details...
Omicron Scare In India: Botswana Woman Goes Missing In Jabalpur
In Madhya Pradesh, a search is on to find a woman from Botswana who arrived in Jabalpur on November 18. In wake of the new variant omicron, India has adopted a stricter screening and tracking process for travellers from affected countries.The search has been launched by the district administration and the Department of Health. Along with a search team, they have distributed a helpline number to get the information on the missing woman. Air...
Nurse at University Hospitals Sussex delivers baby on flight
Leela Baby, who is a senior oncology nurse at University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, volunteered for action after a woman who was only seven months pregnant went into labour on their Air India flight from Heathrow to India.Within a couple of hours Simi Maria Phillip had given birth to baby Shawn, and the flight was diverted from its flight path to India, and touched down in Frankfurt, so that mother and baby could be taken to hospital.Leela...
International Flights Resumption: Jyotiraditya Scindia Makes A Big Statement Amid Omicron Variant Scare
New Delhi: Amid the growing tension over the new covid variant, Omicron, Union Civil Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said that the government is closely monitoring the situation and in consultation with other ministries regarding “any further decision” on resuming scheduled international passenger services.To recall, the Modi government had recently decided to restart scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India...
Monday, November 29, 2021
Fliers can head to 10 new int’l destinations
Ahmedabad: Flights to some 10 new international destinations have been announced from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International (SVPI) airport in Ahmedabad, during the winter schedule.The winter schedule was recently announced by the aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and was implemented effective October 28 this year. More flights to Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, UAE; Colombo, Sri Lanka; Doha, Qatar; Kuwait; London,...
Singapore Airlines to resume services from Kochi airport
Kochi: After a gap of 20 months, the Singapore Airlines has announced the resumption of services at the Kochi airport from November 30 (Tuesday). Three passenger flight each will operate weekly on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. They will arrive in Kochi at 10.15pm and depart at 11.05pm.CIAL managing director S Suhas said the chairman and the board of directors have taken proactive steps to re-establish air connectivity to Kochi from all international...
Flying to India? Here’s what you need to know
Union Health Ministry revised guidelines for international arrivals in India on Sunday to be effective from December 1 amid the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant termed Omicron. The revised guidelines mandatesubmitting 14 days’ travel details and uploading a negative RT-PCR test report on the Air Suvidha portal before the journey.All travelers will need to submit a self-declaration form before the scheduled travel under the new guidelines, including...
Sunday, November 28, 2021
Passengers from 'at risk' countries will have to undergo RT-PCR test on arrival in Delhi
New Delhi: In wake of Omicron variant, Delhi’s IGI Airport has from Sunday morning started conducting RT-PCR tests on all arrivals from the 12 areas designated as high risk countries — countries in Europe including UK, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong and Israel.Arrivals from three Omicron hotspots — South Africa, Zimbabwe and Hong Kong — will be required to wait at the airport...
Model design of India’s biggest airport mocked by netizens for passing off exactly like Beijing airport
The upcoming Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh, India, which is expected to surpass Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport to become the largest in the country, went viral on social media over the weekend for having used a photo of Beijing Daxing International Airport as its model design, drawing ridicules from both Indian and Chinese netizens. The Noida International Airport project was launched on Thursday by Indian Prime...
India revises Covid-19 guidelines for international arrivals amid Omicron fears
Union Health Ministry revised guidelines for international arrivals in India on Sunday to be effective from December 1 amid the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant termed Omicron. The revised guidelines mandate submitting 14 days' travel details and uploading a negative RT-PCR test report on the Air Suvidha portal before the journey.All travelers will need to submit a self-declaration form before the scheduled travel under the new guidelines, including...
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Two passengers from South Africa test Covid positive at India’s Bengaluru airport, quarantined
Bengaluru: Two passengers from South Africa tested positive for COVID-19 at an airport in India’ southern Karnataka state.The authorities from the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru city on Saturday said that their test samples have been sent to a virology lab to ascertain whether they are infected with Omicron variant of coronavirus.The health department officials said the test results will take another 48 hours to arrive.Both have been...
Families stuck after decision to ban flights to and from South Africa
Johannesburg: Hundreds of foreigners on family or business trips in South Africa desperately tried to get back home on the last available flights as several nations imposed restrictions on travellers due to the discovery of the new Omnicron variant of COVID-19 in this country.The UK announced on Thursday that all flights to and from South Africa and five neighbouring countries would be banned from Friday noon following an announcement that the new...
Review Easing Of International Flight Curbs: PM Amid New Strain Worries
New Delhi: Amid growing global concern over the spread of 'Omicron' - the new and potentially most infectious COVID-19 variant discovered so far - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday asked officials to review plans to ease restrictions on international travel to and from India.Briefed on developments concerning the new variant, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to monitor all international arrivals, and conduct Covid tests with a...
Why has the PM asked to review plan to ease international flights?
Just a day after the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced the resumption of international scheduled commercial flights effective December 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed senior government officials to “review” plans for easing international travel restrictions in light of the emergence of new evidence regarding the Omicron variant of Covid-19.Friday, the ministry announced that international scheduled commercial flights will resume...
Flyers look forward to eased int’l travel as bars are lifted
Kolkata: An increase in frequency of flights to Dubai, Bangkok and Dhaka; resumption of flights to Abu Dhabi, Kathmandu and Paro; improved connectivity in flights to Europe and the US and a slash in international fares that have gone through the roof: these are among the offers that flyers from Kolkata can look forward to following the aviation ministry’s decision to allow scheduled international flights from December 15.Scheduled international flights...
India to resume scheduled international flights from Dec 15: Govt
New Delhi: Scheduled international flights to and from India will be resumed from December 15, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Friday.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, scheduled international flights have been suspended in India since March 23 last year. However, special passenger flights have been operating since July last year under air bubble arrangements with around 28 countries.The Civil Aviation Ministry wrote a letter to aviation regulator...
Friday, November 26, 2021
Air Astana to Resume Flights Between Almaty and New Delhi, India
Air Astana will resume flights between Almaty and New Delhi, the capital of India, on 16 December 2021.The airline will operate the route with thrice weekly flights using Airbus A320 aircraft in a two-class configuration.The departure from Almaty on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays is scheduled for 07:50 with arrival in New Delhi at 11:10.The return flight from New Delhi is timed for 12:20 with arrival in Almaty at 16:40.The flight time is roughly...
Nurse Baby helps deliver baby on plane during ‘eventful flight’
A nurse called Leela Baby has been given an award after she helped to deliver a baby on an aeroplane.Ms Baby, a senior oncology specialist nurse at the University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust, was called into action as she travelled on a long-haul flight from the UK to Cochin in southern India.Another passenger on the Air India flight, Simi Philip, was seven months pregnant and going into labour, so the pilot called on the intercom to ask if...
Have taken up with Pakistan issue of overflight clearances for Srinagar-Sharjah flights: India
India on Friday said it has taken up with Pakistan the matter of overflight clearances for flights from Srinagar to Sharjah, but has not got a response yet.Earlier this month, government officials said Pakistan has denied use of its airspace to Go First's Srinagar-Sharjah flight. According to officials, till October 31, the flight was going through Pakistan airspace.Asked about the issue at a media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson...
SriLankan Airlines committed to serve India as the Airline continues to consolidate operations to pre-COVID-19 levels
Colombo: SriLankan Airlines, today, assured to Indian travelers that the Airline is committed to increase the flights to destinations that were temporarily halted due to the pandemic, restore operations to pre-COVID-19 levels, and offer Indian travelers a wide range of connections to Sri Lanka.SriLankan Airlines’ Chairman, Ashok Pathirage, said “India is our biggest market, and we are dedicated to re-establish operations to full scale where the Indian...
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Sign air transport pact with Singapore, Malaysia to resolve plight of Tamil diaspora, urges TN CM
Chennai: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday urged Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to make a temporary Air Transport Bubble Agreement with Singapore and Malaysia at the earliest to provide airline services and resolve the difficulties faced by the Tamil diaspora in Singapore and Malaysia.The Chief Minister explained that Tamils who are having permanent residentship of Singapore and Malaysia and other travellers who visited India...
Kolkata-Bangkok services set to resume after Covid break
Kolkata: Air India and Thai Airways’ subsidiary airlines Thai Smile are set to resume services between Kolkata and Bangkok, a key international sector for business and tourism. Coming a day after Singapore Airlines announced daily services between Kolkata and Singapore from November 29, it marks the gradual return of international flights to Kolkata airport after a 20-month hiatus. Sources said IndiGo Airlines is also working on a daily flight schedule...
Looking to increase number of international flights under air bubble pact: Jyotiraditya Scindia
The civil aviation ministry is progressively looking at increasing the number of flights to international destinations under the air bubble travel arrangement, which as of November 17 stands with 30 countries.“I am progressively looking at every country to increase the number of flights under the air bubble arrangement,” Jyotiraditya Scindia, civil aviation minister, said at the Indian Chamber of Commerce annual session. The present focus is on countries...
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Normalisation of international flights likely by year end, says official
New Delhi: Normalisation of international flights is likely before the end of the year, according to a senior official.India banned scheduled international flights on March 22, 2020. Over the past 18 months, however, it has entered into “air bubble” arrangements with 31 countries under which a limited number of flights are permitted with several restrictions.Scheduled international flights are likely to resume “very soon” and “by the end of this...
Bookings open for SIA, Scoot VTL and non-VTL flights from India
Singapore: Bookings for daily vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flights from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai to Singapore that will start from Nov 29 are now open on the Singapore Airlines (SIA) website.The flights, which are subject to regulatory approval, are indicated as VTL flights on SIA's website, said the airline on Wednesday (Nov 24)."These arrangements will allow families and loved ones to finally reunite, as well as support the demand for business...
India a very important market, believe bilaterals have to expand, says flydubai’s Ghaith Al Ghaith
The Boeing 737 MAX on static display at the Dubai Airshow was turning out to be a big hit. Visitors to the show were lining up to view the business class section of the aircraft which offers lie-flat beds, something that is rare in a narrowbody aircraft like the MAX or the Airbus 320 family. Seeing the crowds, Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer, flydubai, shifted to the economy class section of the aircraft for the interview. “As far as business...
International flight operations to return to normalcy soon: Civil aviation secretary
New Delhi: Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal on Wednesday, November 24, said international flight operations are expected to return to normal soon. “We expect normalcy to return in international flight operations very soon,” he was quoted as saying by ANI.The Director-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on October 29 had extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights till November 30. The DGCA notice, however, stated...
Centre looking at resumption of international commercial flights: Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi: The Government of India is looking at the resumption of commercial international flights on a daily basis, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday.In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Scindia said that the Civil Aviation ministry is looking at the resumption of scheduled commercial international passenger flights on a 'daily basis'."This has to do with multiple ministries. This has not got to do with my...
IndiGo to resume Chennai-Singapore flight under vaccinated travel lane
New Delhi: IndiGo said on Wednesday it will resume Chennai-Singapore flight under vaccinated travel lane (VTL) from November 29 onwards.Air travel to Singapore is currently happening on VTL and non-VTL. VTL allows quarantine-free travel to Singapore for fully vaccinated travellers.Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) had on Sunday announced that Singapore and India have reached an agreement to resume commercial passenger flights between...
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
UAE-India travel: Airlines push Sharjah, RAK flights with ticket rates under Dh1,000
Dubai: Flights to Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah are providing the low-cost option for Indians wanting to fly into the UAE.While a one-way ticket from the south Indian city of Kochi to Dubai costs between Dh1,000 to Dh2,000 this weekend, a flight from Kochi to Sharjah is available at around Dh800, with a return flight dropping even lower to Dh490.A travel agent said that the lower rates to Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah is due to the lower landing and ground...
Emirates open to tie-ups with Tata, other airlines: CCO Adnan Kazim
Emirates Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Adnan Kazim has said the company is open to more ties up with Indian carriers, including Tata group that recently won the bid for Air India. Tata also owns a majority stake in Vistara and budget airline AirAsia India. In an interview during the recently concluded Dubai Air Show, Kazim tells Moneycontrol why India should move from air bubbles to bilateral arrangements and how the country has room for more...
Aviation handling firm appoints GMD/CEO – designate
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has appointed Mr Indranil Gupta as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer-designate with effect from December 7.According to the statement, the appointment is following the impending retirement of the GMD/CEO of the company, Mrs Olatokunbo Fagbemi, with effect from December 19, 2021, upon the completion of her contract tenure.It said, “Gupta has Bachelor of Science from Bardhaman Raj College...
Singapore Airlines offers up to 50% off on India flights starting Nov 29
Mumbai: Singapore Airlines is offering upto 50 per cent discount on return fares as it resumes flights to India on November 29. It will operate daily vaccinated travel lane (VTL) flights to Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai, providing quarantine free entry into Singapore. In addition the airline will progressively operate non-VTL services from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Kochi from November 29. Passengers from these flights must meet entry...
How passenger on Dubai-India flight concealed gold in fruit juicer
A man travelling from Dubai to India has been arrested on charges of smuggling gold, which he concealed in a juice extractor to avoid paying import tax.The passenger hid 6.7 kilograms of gold inside the machine's handle and carried it in his hand luggage on an Air India flight on November 13.Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in the Indian city of Hyderabad received a tip-off and intercepted the man.He was arrested shortly after...
Monday, November 22, 2021
Month on, Srinagar-Sharjah flight witnessing 90% occupancy
Srinagar: The Srinagar-Sharjah direct flight, which completes one month of operations on Tuesday, has been a runaway success as the flight is presently witnessing 90 per cent passenger occupancy.The flight was flagged-off by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 23 and despite witnessing initial hiccups, the flight operating from a longer route now, has gained popularity among the Kashmiri travelers.An official told Greater Kashmir that as many...
Qantas doubles down on India with new flights
Qantas is doubling down on its move into India, launching direct flights between Melbourne and New Delhi for the first time in its history alongside a new service from Sydney set to start next month.The airline’s chief executive Alan Joyce said he expected strong demand for the service given Melbourne has a large Indian community, and based on the “unbelievable” number of bookings on its new Sydney-Delhi service since the flights went on sale last...
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Singapore Allows Quarantine-Free Travel For Fully Vaccinated Indians, 6 Flights To Operate Daily From Nov 29
Here comes a piece of good news for fully vaccinated Indian tourists for they will now be able to fly to Singapore without being quarantined. An announcement to this effect was made by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on Sunday. Giving further details, the CAAS said it has reached an agreement with India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation on the resumption of scheduled commercial passenger flights between Singapore and India. It said a...
Free ticket offer by Air India Express at Expo 2020 India Pavilion
Dubai: Lucky visitors to the India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai stand a chance to win free air tickets to India.India Pavilion has tied up with Air India Express (AIE) for the promotional offer for visitors who fly into Dubai on the low budget carrier’s flights.AIE is the official travel partner of the pavilion. Passengers who have flown and are visiting Expo 2020 can deposit their coupon (boarding passes) at the airline’s kiosk at India Pavilion.Every...
Aviation Exchange Group partners with Aero Flight Aviation to market its ATR Training in India
Aviation Exchange Group (AEG), Spain, partners with Aero Flight Aviation (AFA), India, at the Dubai Airshow on 16th November 2021. The alliance will empower AFA to promote EASA approved Type Rating and Recurrent Training courses to self-sponsored pilots in India in the ATR72-500/600.The strategic collaboration between the two companies will increase flexibility and streamline the training process for individuals based in India. Aspiring pilots for...
Six daily flights to operate from Nov 29 under Singapore-India vaccinated travel lane
Singapore: The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) on Sunday said that Singapore's vaccinated travel lane (VTL) with India will start on November 29, with six designated flights daily from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai.CAAS said that it had reached an agreement with India's Ministry of Civil Aviation on the resumption of scheduled commercial passenger flights between the two countries, reported Channel News Asia (CNA).The authority added that...
Saturday, November 20, 2021
Devas to continue fight for Air India’s assets
New Delhi: Shareholders in Devas have written to a U.S. District Court asserting that Air India’s sale to the Tatas did not impact its petition seeking seizure of the airline’s assets to recover the arbitration award it won against the Indian government. They have also claimed that the Tatas could be liable for damages.Dated November 15, the letter follows AI’s supplemental letter where the airline has underlined that its forthcoming privatisation...
International Flights: Air India Resumes Direct Flights to Sri Lanka
As the coronavirus cases have declined, India’s flagship carrier Air India has resumed flight operations to Sri Lanka. As part of the air bubble agreement, both Indian and Sri Lankan airlines are allowed to operate flights between the two countries.Taking to Twitter, the airline said it will operate direct flights between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Delhi, Chennai.As per the flight schedule shared by Air India, the airline will operate two weekly flights...
Paras Aerospace India launches Universal UTM from High Lander Israel enabling BVLOS missions in India
New Delhi : Paras Aerospace Private Limited, India, a subsidiary of Paras Defence and Space Technologies Limited announces the launch of Universal UTM product for enabling Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) with High Lander, Israel, an industry-leading drone technology provider with significant experience in the aviation field. The association with High Lander will allow professionals and commercial establishments to enjoy best-in-class...
Despite Pak's refusal to allow overflights, India determined to strengthen Srinagar-Sharjah air corridor
New Delhi: Despite Pakistan's refusal to allow overflights, India is determined to strengthen the Srinagar-Sharjah air corridor, by increasing flights (already 4 a week and likely to go up to 6) and strengthening trade ties.India is building a new cargo terminal in Srinagar for the export of goods to Sharjah and other parts of West Asia. It should be ready in a month. To ensure more international travel out of Srinagar and not just to Sharjah, a...
Friday, November 19, 2021
Why was this young woman from Kerala studying in Zurich not allowed to board a plane?
Chennai: A young woman from Kerala who is studying in Zurich, Bibiya Suzanne Kakkattu, has alleged that the check-in counter staff of Sri Lankan Airlines denied her entry into the plane for her air travel from Kochi to Zurich via Columba and Doha, despite her following all rules and regulations.Bibiya has taken to Facebook to narrate her bitter experience. In a video she has posted she says that the check-in counter staff of Sri Lankan Airlines (who...