Transport
IATA urges government to defer hike in airport charges
Rise in airport charges should have been implemented after consultations with all stakeholders as is done under international regulations, says IATA. International airline lobbying group International Air Transport Association (IATA) has
More than 100 hurt in New York train derailment
A New York commuter train derailed on Wednesday during the morning rush at a station in Brooklyn, sparking chaotic scenes and leaving more than 100 people with minor injuries. The
3-month sale from tomorrow: Air India flights at cost of Rajdhani fares
Sale from tomorrow till April 30; tickets need to be bought at least 20 days before departure date! The Rajdhani Express could find itself faced with stiff competition as Air
Helsinki Airport welcomes Alipay as Chinese visitor numbers increase
Chinese passengers are the most rapidly growing customer group at Helsinki Airport. Being able to use a familiar payment method will further improve their service experience at the airport. Helsinki
British Airways cabin crew to strike over pay dispute
British Airways cabin crew will stage a 48-hour strike after rejecting an offer aimed at resolving a pay dispute, the media reported on yesterday. Members of Unite union for cabin
IndiGo, SpiceJet raise red flag over FDI norms in aviation
IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised “security” concerns over the government’s decision to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers. IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised
Via.com UAE launches Cash on Delivery service
Customers can now make travel bookings and pay by cash against travel bookings! Understanding the need for Cash on Delivery (COD) service in UAE where a majority of customers are
Drive around Yas Island in a Ferrari
Ever saw F1 race and wondered how the pit crew managed to quickly change the tyre of cars in just a few seconds at the pit stop? A mere view
Simulator Training Facilities Within India Mandatory: Airline Regulator Tells Operators
Airline operators having more than 20 aircraft of one type should compulsorily have simulator training facility within India, aviation watchdog DGCA has said months after detecting lapses at an overseas
Air India to add 35 new planes this year says Ashwani Lohani
Air India plans to add 35 new planes this year as the airline prepares for “consolidation and expansion” by flying to more number of international as well as domestic routes,
