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Hyderabad, April 8 – An airport for defence will be built in Adilabad, Telangana, which will have a facility for civil operations, Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu said on Wednesday.While the defence already has an airstrip with 360 acres in Adilabad, the Civil Aviation Ministry has...

New Delhi, April 8 – Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced on Wednesday a 25 per cent reduction in landing and parking charges for domestic airlines at the country’s airports, in an effort to keep airfares affordable for passengers amid rising jet fuel prices due to the Middle East...

Mumbai, April 7 The Federation of Indian Airlines (FIA), a group of airlines, has sought the Centre's help in removing the restrictions imposed by the Dubai Airport Authorities on foreign carriers, which limits them to one rotation per day.In a communication to the Civil Aviation Secretary...

Mumbai, April 2 According to sources, the government on Thursday "put on hold" its earlier directive to airlines to offer at least 60 per cent of seats on a flight without charging any additional fees, effective from April 20.On March 18, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced that...

In New Delhi, on April 1, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines were raised by 8.5 percent, instead of the expected doubling due to a surge in global oil prices driven by the war, even as prices for commercial LPG and premium petrol also increased.ATF, or jet fuel, for...

New Delhi, April 1 The government's decision on a limited increase in jet fuel prices ensures that airlines' domestic operational costs remain manageable and will not lead to additional fuel surcharges, an official said on Wednesday.Asangba Chuba Ao, joint secretary at the civil aviation...

New Delhi, April 1 SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh said on Wednesday that the government's decision to allow only a partial increase in jet fuel prices would be a significant relief for the country's aviation industry at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty.Public...

New Delhi, March 29 The Ministry of Civil Aviation is exploring various options to minimize the impact of the West Asia conflict on airlines, including engaging with state governments to reduce taxes on jet fuel.The operational costs of Indian airlines are spiraling due to rising oil prices...

New Delhi, March 23 The financial implications of the West Asia conflict on flight operations are evolving, and appropriate measures are being taken in consultation with airlines and other stakeholders, the civil aviation ministry said on Monday.The escalating conflict involving the US...

New Delhi, March 21 The government's decision to remove temporary caps on domestic airfares, which were imposed in the wake of IndiGo flight disruptions in December last year, drew criticism from the Congress, which called it a "free pass to loot" air travellers.AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal...

New Delhi/Mumbai, March 21 The government has lifted temporary caps on domestic airfares that were imposed in the wake of the IndiGo flight disruptions in December last year.The removal of the airfare caps will be effective from March 23, according to an order issued by the civil aviation...

New Delhi, March 20 IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet have strongly objected to the government's decision asking airlines not to levy any charges for selecting at least 60 per cent of seats on flights, saying the move will force them to increase airfares to recover lost revenues.The Federation...

New Delhi, March 18 – Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said on Wednesday that the height restrictions imposed on buildings around HAL Airport, Jakkur Aerodrome, the Indian Air Force base, and the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru are hindering development work, and a...

New Delhi, March 18 The government said on Wednesday that airlines have been asked not to levy additional charges for 60 per cent of seats on domestic flights for passengers.Besides, airlines have been asked to ensure that those travelling on the same PNR are seated together on a flight as...

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued directives through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to enhance passenger convenience, transparency, and uniformity of practices across airlines. These directives include allocating a minimum of 60 percent of seats on any flight free of charge to...

New Delhi, March 18 The government said on Wednesday that airlines have been asked not to charge additional fees for 60 per cent of seats on domestic flights.In addition, airlines have been asked to ensure that passengers travelling on the same PNR (Passenger Reservation Number) are seated...

New Delhi, March 16 Passengers who were affected by IndiGo's mass flight cancellations in early December have already been compensated with travel coupons worth Rs 163.92 crore, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.In response to supplementary questions...

Chennai, March 14 – In a major boost for southern Tamil Nadu, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation officially designated Madurai Airport as an international airport on Saturday, fulfilling a long-standing demand from the Tamil Nadu government and the region's residents.The decision follows the...

New Delhi, March 13 GMR Airports Ltd has won the bid to manage the cargo terminal at the Delhi airport, nearly ten months after airport operator DIAL terminated its contract with the Turkish entity Celebi.Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL), which operates the national capital's Indira...

Mumbai, March 12 Domestic carriers have scheduled 57 inbound flights from various cities in West Asia for March 12, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Thursday.A total of 1,50,457 air passengers have travelled from Gulf countries to India between February 28 and March 11, it added.Indian...