NEW DELHI: They will never say “shop till you drop”, but to remain afloat, increasing number of low cost carriers are now eying additional revenue generation from inflight shopping. Read the rest of this entry »

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NEW DELHI: The government is likely to do away with the mandatory norm that requires Indian airline companies to operate in the domestic market for at least five years before they fly abroad. The civil aviation ministry is of the view that each airline should be evaluated on its own merits instead of a blanket eligibility criteria. Read the rest of this entry »

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NEW DELHI: Low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Monday said it will soon start direct flights between Kolkata and Port Blair. Read the rest of this entry »

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CHENNAI: Jet Airways will introduce Chennai-Brussels-Newark flight from November 5th with an initial schedule of four flights a week and would increase the frequency to daily flights by December, a top Jet Airways official said. Read the rest of this entry »

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NEW DELHI: Low-cost carrier Air Deccan on Tuesday said it plans to increase fares in a range of Rs 500-1,000 and expects to break-even by early next fiscal. Read the rest of this entry »

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NEW DELHI: Kingfisher Airlines plans to expand its operations to the US with flights to San Francisco and New York by April next year and has filed an application with American Department of Transportation two weeks ago. Read the rest of this entry »

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Get ready to pay more to ensure that you get the preferred window, aisle or front-row seat while flying a low-cost carrier. Read the rest of this entry »

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Indian carriers may soon feel like children punished for being late to school. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is planning to implement “slotting” of flights by January 2008. This means any flight that fails to take off on time will be grounded for several hours. Read the rest of this entry »

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KOCHI: Domestic low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Friday said it may to start flights to overseas destinations with the relaxation of civil aviation policy for new carriers to fly abroad. Read the rest of this entry »

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British Airways has launched a special scheme to celebrate 60 years of India’s independence, under which it is offering premier economy cabin return trip air tickets to the UK starting at Rs.36,000. Read the rest of this entry »

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