On its policy of unbundling airfares, the Union government is planning to prescribe dos and don'ts to the airlines, which allows separate charges for preferred seats, extra baggage, meals-on-board and other such services. In its present shape, the policy has left both airlines and passengers dissatisfied. While airlines, which were hopeful of an additional revenue stream with unbundled fares, are complaining of government interference, passengers, on the other hand, think it is just a way of fle
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IndiGo becomes India’s lead carrier with 30% market share
As per the data of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), budget airline IndiGo has widened its lead over rivals. IndiGo touched a 29.8 per cent market share, the highest since its 2006 launch. Jet Airways (India), which used to be market leader for many years together with subsidiary Jet Konnect, was second at 22.6 per cent.
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AirAsia’s entry: Local carriers will have to change strategy
India's low-cost carriers such as SpiceJet and IndiGo are certain to face challenges with the entry of AirAsia and other foreign partners. AirAsia's foray comes at a time the airline industry is in turmoil with passenger traffic sliding. The number of passengers in fact shrunk 7.3 per cent in November on a year-on-year.
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India’s no-frill carriers plan buying smaller aircraft
India's no-frill carriers have started thinking of buying smaller aircraft with IndiGo even evaluating launching a regional subsidiary. The move follows the government focusing more on improving regional connectivity, a leading aviation consultancy firm has said. IndiGo is also evaluating the possibility of placing an ATR (turboprop aircraft) order to establish a regional subsidiary, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) said in a latest report.
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IndiGo launches 8 new flights from March
Low cost carrier IndiGo has launched eight new flights on its domestic network from March 1. The carrier will now operate its fifth daily and direct flight between Delhi and Chennai and second daily and direct flight between Delhi and Kochi. Additionally, the airline will operate its fourth daily and direct flight between Mumbai and Chennai and fourth daily and direct flight between Mumbai and Kolkata.
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Airbus upbeat on India demand
In the face of financial woes creeping across its airline sector, Airbus is sticking to upbeat forecasts for aircraft demand in India. The European planemaker recently said in Singapore that there is a lot of growth. The Indian aviation industry lost a combined $2 billion last year and all but unlisted IndiGo - an Airbus customer - lost money, complaining of high taxes on jet fuel, expensive airports and subsidies to state carrier Air India.
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Govt allows IndiGo to import aircraft
The Government has approved the proposal of the Delhi-based low cost airline, IndiGo to import 11 aircraft. Sources indicated that IndiGo has been given a No Objection Certificate to import 11 Airbus A-320 aircraft. The import of aircraft is first approved by the Aircraft Acquisition Committee (ACC) in the Ministry of Civil Aviation first after which the proposal is cleared by the approving authority, the Minister for Civil Aviation before actual import is allowed.
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Jet, IndiGo slash air travel fares by 30-50%
Airlines are now striving to woo travellers. On February 19, Jet Airways and IndiGo slashed airfares. Jet is offering 20 lakh seats from Rs 2,250 onwards. These seats can be booked till midnight of February 24 for travel till December 31. IndiGo slashed fares on select routes by about 30 per cent.
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No plan to invest in Indian airlines: IAG
The International Airlines Group, the sixth largest airline globally in revenue terms, said it did not have plans to invest in any Indian airline. Formed in January 2011, IAG is the parent company of British Airways, Iberia and bmi. This follows speculation that Delhi-based low-cost airline IndiGo was looking to tie up with British Airways.
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British Airways in talks with IndiGo for alliance: Reports
To have an 'interline agreement' with India's biggest carrier, IndiGo, British Airways is engaged in talks, media reports say. The agreement is for ticketing and baggage sharing, sources said on January 22. The interline agreement allows customers from two airlines to buy connecting flights on one ticket.