The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) asked Go First airline to refund passengers who have been affected by ticket cancellations, as per the regulations. Go First, which operated about 200 flights per day, initiated an insolvency process and cancelled all flights May 3-5. On May 4, the airline announced on Twitter it is extending the cancellation till May 9. The airline is not taking any new bookings for flights between May 10 and 15. Almost half of the airline’s 57 aircraft fleet is grounded due to delay in engine supply by US-based Pratt & Whitney (PW). The airline blames…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
India, which is one of the largest aviation markets in the world, has an opportunity for providing financing up to $100 billion in the aircraft leasing segment in the next 20 years, an advisory firm said. Primus Partners said that around 80 per cent of the total commercial fleet in the country is leased in comparison to 53 per cent globally. “With growing passenger traffic, India’s demand for aircraft is predicted to reach around 2,100 in the next 20 years. An enabling and conducive aviation eco-system with ample focus on the domestic leasing industry can propel India’s capability to tap…
Vistara became the first Indian airline to operate a commercial domestic flight on a wide-body aircraft using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This historic feat was achieved on Vistara’s brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, flying from Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), Delhi to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai using a blend of 17% SAF with 83% conventional jet fuel. On this flight, Vistara was able to reduce approximately 10,000 pounds of CO₂ emissions. This pioneering initiative is part of Vistara’s ongoing efforts to minimize carbon footprint and support a sustainable future for the aviation industry. Last month, Vistara operated a…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced that its landmark hotel, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai is now 100% green. In its drive to minimise its environmental impact, the hotel in addition to using renewable energy, has also implemented water conservation, and waste reduction measures. Speaking on the occasion, Gaurav Pokhariyal, Executive Vice President – Human Resources, IHCL, said, “In line with the vision of IHCL’s ESG+ framework of Paathya, we are committed to energy conservation and long-term goal of deriving 50 percent of energy across all hotels from renewable sources by 2030. Reducing its carbon footprint, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai…
The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa successfully concluded the first day at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Dubai. The delegation, led by Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa, included Shawn Mendes, OSD to the Minister of Tourism; Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director of Tourism, and Pradeep Binnar, Asst. Director of Tourism. The Goa pavilion showcasing the unique attractions of Goa was inaugurated by H.E. Sunjay Sudhir, Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates. On the first day, the delegation engaged in a series of productive B2B meetings with various dignitaries, partners and potential partners to discuss upcoming tourism projects…
IndiGo has announced the launch of its new exclusive flights that will commence from June 03, 2023. These flights will connect the culturally rich city of Bhubaneswar to two of the most thrilling destinations in Asia – Singapore and Bangkok. The introduction of these international routes will not only improve connectivity but also enhance accessibility for passengers travelling to and from Bhubaneswar. IndiGo’s dedication to expanding its network was recently demonstrated by the announcement of the first international flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai, which will begin operations from May 15, 2023. The Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik, opened the flights for…
Dubai-based, flydubai records another impressive first quarter carrying more than 3.37 million passengers between 01 January and 31 March 2023, an increase of 50% compared to the same period in 2022. The carrier also plans to ramp up operations for the busy summer travel period between 01 July and 30 September, increasing its capacity by 20% across the network. Since the start of 2023, flydubai has further expanded its network with the start of operations to St Petersburg in Russia, Pattaya and Krabi in Thailand, Al Qaisumah, Al Ula, Gizan, Nejran and Neom in Saudi Arabia, Shymkent in Kazakhstan, Ashgabat…
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, being held from 01st to 04th May 2023 in Dubai, UAE. The Arabian Travel Market is one of the leading global events for the travel and tourism industry, attracting visitors and exhibitors from around the world. India’s participation in the Arabian Travel Market 2023 is a significant step towards promoting India as a preferred travel destination among the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) markets. With its diverse culture, heritage, cuisine, and natural beauty, Adventure, MICE, luxury, wildlife, wellness, India is a popular destination for…
The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India organise a roadshow in Mumbai with the aim of raising awareness among stakeholders in the Travel and Tourism Industry about the upcoming first Global Tourism Investors’ Summit. The roadshow was chaired by G. Kishan Reddy, Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, along with Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. Addressing the gathering, Reddy said, “Considering the plethora of experiences the Indian tourism industry offers, such as wellness tourism, adventure tourism, eco-tourism, rural tourism, spiritual tourism and several others, both the State and Central Governments recognise the role that tourism can play…
Domestic air traffic touched an “all-time high” of 4,56,082 passengers in a single day on 30th April, with civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia saying the skyrocketing passenger number is a sign of the country’s rising prosperity. The country’s domestic air traffic has been on the recovery path for the past many months after being severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic. “Indian domestic air travel hits new high, surpasses pre-Covid Average,” the civil aviation ministry said in a tweet yesterday. A total of 4,56,082 passengers flew on 2,978 flights on 30th April, as per the ministry’s data. “India’s domestic air traffic…
