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Air India. (Photo: Air India) Air India faces Rs. 10 lakh fine as DGCA penalizes non-compliance with passenger rights, exposing lapses in training, compensation, and services.The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has taken stringent action against Air India, imposing a hefty fine of Rs 10 lakhs for glaring non-compliance with passenger rights regulations.DGCA’s thorough inspections conducted at key airports in Delhi, Kochi, and Bangalore during May and September 2023 uncovered concerning breaches of guidelines…

Published By: Saurabh VermaLast Updated: October 25, 2023, 22:09 ISTAn Air India official on Wednesday said the scheduled flights to Tel Aviv have been suspended till November 2. (File photo) The latest conflict has been triggered by the unprecedented attacks against Israel by Hamas militants from Gaza on October 7. Israel has launched a massive counter-offensive in Gaza to avenge the attacksAir India has extended the suspension of its scheduled flights to Tel Aviv till November 2 amid the continuing tensions between…

All the B777 aircrafts feature much-improved interiors.(File photo/News18)Air India recently added seven Boeing 777 aircrafts to its fleet and 4 other aircrafts are expected to join in months to comeAir India has deployed its newly inducted Boeing 777 aircraft to all three US destinations it serves non-stop from Mumbai i.e. New York JFK Airport, Newark Liberty Airport (New Jersey), and San Francisco.In addition, one of the two daily Air India flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow (AI130/AI131) will now also operate…

Representational image. (File photo)The airline is ruling the operation efficiency chart nationwide, leaving behind Tata-owned airlines including Air India and Air India Express.The leading budget airline Indigo has unclocked a new milestone of having over 2000 scheduled flights on a daily basis. It has been reported that the carrier took almost 17 years to achieve this impressive number, ever since it started its operation in 2006.Indigo’s Operation EfficiencyThe airline is now ruling the operation efficiency chart…

Last Updated: October 30, 2023, 16:22 ISTAir India Partners with Amadeus to Enhance the Travel Experience. (File photo) Air India deepens partnership with Amadeus, enhancing travel choices and experiences for passengers in India and worldwide.Air India has embarked on a transformative journey by extending multi-year agreements with Global Distribution Systems (GDS) partners, namely Amadeus, Sabre, and Travelport.These groundbreaking partnerships are set to revolutionize the accessibility of Air India’s seat inventory and…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: November 17, 2023, 16:16 IST Air India A350-900 aircraft. (Photo: Air India/X)In a view to expanding its global network, the Tata-owned airline acquired the country's first Airbus A350-900 aircraft last month.The leading carrier Air India on Friday operated its first ferry flight A350-900 from Singapore to Toulouse, flaunting the latest skin. It has been reported by the officials that the aircraft was given a fresh costume and paint work in Singapore.Now, the aircraft has resumed…

Gurugram-based Big Charter Private Ltd-promoted flybig had started the passenger flight operations from Birsi, connecting Indore and Hyderabad from March 13 under the central government's regional connectivity scheme UDAAN. Commercial air services from Gondia airport were snapped in August last year when regional carrier flygbig stopped its services five months after their launchCommercial flight operations are set to resume at Birsi airport as budget carrier IndiGo is scheduled to launch its daily service connecting the…

Curated By: Shahrukh ShahLast Updated: October 31, 2023, 14:28 ISTAir India. (Photo: AirIndia/Twitter)Air India operates the direct flight service to Melbourne and Sydney from Delhi as of now. It flies 28 times a week.The leading carrier Air India has been spreading its network globally to provide flying service on a large scale. Recently, the airline has revealed that it will kickstart the non-stop or direct flight from Mumbai to Melbourne route, starting from December 15.Interested flyers will be able to enjoy the…

Published By: Saurabh VermaLast Updated: October 31, 2023, 21:23 ISTAir India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson wrote a letter to Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube against the backdrop of Akasa Air raising concerns about Air India Express hiring pilots from the airline. (File photo) Akasa Air had also initiated legal action against some of its pilots who left the airline and reportedly joined Air India ExpressAmid concerns over alleged poaching of pilots, Air India told Akasa Air that petitioning a competitor to collude…

Published By: Sheen KachrooLast Updated: November 03, 2023, 18:18 ISTThe winter schedule 2023 is effective from October 29 to March 30 next year. (File photo) Air India said it intends to add more than 400 weekly flights to its domestic and international route network until March 2024, as part of the winter scheduleAir India on Friday said it expects to induct more than 30 new planes, add over 400 weekly services and operate to four new international destinations in the next six months. Providing details about its…