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IndiGo flight schedule hit as Pakistan shuts airspace
New Delhi, April 25: Low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on Friday that due to the closure of Pakistan's airspace, international routes operated by the airline will require longer sectors and hence may be subject to some slight schedule adjustments.
India's domestic air passenger traffic up 11.3 pc at 148.8 lakh in March, outlook stable
New Delhi, April 24: The domestic air passenger traffic for March has been estimated at 148.8 lakh, higher by 11.3 per cent on an annual basis and 5.9 per cent higher than 140.4 lakh in February 2025, a report said on Thursday.
Incheon airport ranks third in international passenger traffic last year
Seoul, April 20: South Korea's Incheon International Airport ranked third in international passenger traffic last year, its highest ranking since opening in 2001, the airport's operator said on Sunday.
Delhi Airport issues advisory on potential flight delays amid changing wind patterns
New Delhi, April 18: The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi has issued a public advisory cautioning passengers about possible flight delays on Friday afternoon due to shifting wind patterns in its surrounding areas.
Air passenger traffic between India, Singapore at their historic highs; crosses 5 mn mark in 2024
New Delhi, April 13: Air travel between Singapore and India has touched a historic high, crossing the 5 million mark for the first time in terms of passengers in 2024, data put out by Singapore Changi Airport showed.
Flight operations hit at Delhi Airport after dust storm; 50 flights delayed, several cancelled
New Delhi, April 12: A dust storm disrupted flight operations Friday evening at Delhi Airport, affecting passengers traveling to and from the city.
Fujairah International Airport, IndiGo launch daily flights to Mumbai, Kannur from May 15
Fujairah, April 12: Fujairah International Airport has announced its partnership with IndiGo, India's fastest-growing airline, to launch two direct daily flights to Mumbai and Kannur starting from May 15, 2025.
Delhi Airport to shut T2 from April 15, airlines issue advisory on shifting flights to T1
New Delhi, April 11: Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has announced that all flights operating from Terminal 2 will shift to Terminal 1, starting from April 15 due to major maintenance and runway upgrade work being taken up there.
Airlines to operate record 25,610 flights a week in summer
New Delhi, March 26: India's commercial airlines will operate 25,610 flights per week during the forthcoming summer season, a 5.5 per cent increase compared to the same period last year, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
Sharjah Airport gears up to welcome over half million passengers during Eid Al-Fitr holiday
Sharjah, March 25: Sharjah Airport has announced its full operational readiness to efficiently manage the anticipated surge in air traffic during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday period.
Dominance of foreign airlines on international routes to benefit Indian carriers: ICRA
New Delhi, March 20: The dominance of foreign airlines on international routes presents a significant growth opportunity for Indian carriers, according to a report by rating agency ICRA.
IndiGo ranked world's 2nd fastest growing airline in seat capacity
New Delhi, March 7: IndiGo Airlines has emerged as the world's second fastest-growing airline in terms of seat capacity, which increased by 10.1 per cent year-on-year to over 134.9 million seats in 2024.
Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates pocket-friendly UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport
Chennai, Feb 27: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, marking the second such facility under this initiative for providing snacks to air travellers at reasonable prices.
Affordable food at just Rs 20 at Chennai airport's Udan Yatri Cafe ; Delhi airport next in queue
New Delhi, February 27: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport.
Domestic air passenger traffic up 14.5 YoY at 150.3 lakh in Jan
New Delhi, Feb 22: Domestic air passenger traffic in India continued its upward trend in January, reaching an estimated 150.3 lakh passengers, according to a new report.
Despite passenger growth of 14.5pc in Jan25 (YoY), aviation industry likely to post loss in FY25, FY26: ICRA
New Delhi, February 21: The Indian aviation industry is expected to report a net loss of Rs 2,000-3,000 crore in both FY25 and FY26, according to a report by ICRA. This comes after the sector posted a net profit of approximately Rs 1,600 crore in FY24.
1 in 4 flights in South Korea delayed in 2024 due to air traffic congestion
Seoul, Feb 10: One in four flights operated by South Korean airlines last year experienced delays in flight departures or arrivals, government data showed on Monday.
Air travel made easy: Digi Yatra app crosses 10 million downloads
Bengaluru, February 4: Digi Yatra, India's pioneering air travel app, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 10 million downloads. This remarkable feat underscores the app's growing popularity and its transformative impact on the air travel experience in India.
This Budget propels us toward our vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: Ram Mohan Naidu
New Delhi, February 1: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu welcomed the announcements made in the Union Budget, saying that this Budget propels us toward our vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
IndiGo ramps up Prayagraj capacity significantly during Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 30: With rising demand for Prayragraj flights, IndiGo airline has further increased its flights and seat capacity significantly to/from the Sangram city during the period in which the city hosts the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
The Rise of Budget Airlines: A New Era in Affordable Travel
WISTON, England, Jan 23: The aviation industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation driven by the surge of budget airlines. This trend has not only made air travel more accessible but has also reshaped consumer expectations and industry standards.
India's airlines log 6 pc rise in traffic with 16 crore flyers on domestic routes in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 23: India’s domestic air passenger traffic rose by 6.12 per cent to 16.13 crore in 2024 from 15.2 crore in the previous year, according to the latest data compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Foggy weather disrupts flight, train services in Delhi
New Delhi, January 22: Foggy weather disrupted train and flight services in Delhi on Wednesday.
Mumbai International Airport witnesses highest-ever passenger traffic with 54.8 million passengers in CY2024
New Delhi, January 16: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) witnessed about 54.8 million passengers during the year, closing 2024 on a high note, as per an official release.
Mahakumbh 2025: Air India to operate daily Delhi-Prayagraj flights as demand surges
New Delhi, Jan 14: National carrier Air India on Tuesday announced daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh 2025, the world's largest spiritual gathering, as the demand surges at both domestic and international fronts.
UAE: Sharjah Airport welcomes over 17.1 million passengers in 2024
Sharjah, January 14: The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced that Sharjah International Airport welcomed a total of 17,101,725 passengers in 2024, marking an impressive 11.4 per cent increase compared to 15,356,212 passengers in 2023.
Flights delayed, cancelled at Chennai airport due to Bhogi festival smoke
Chennai, Jan 13: The Chennai airport cancelled the arrival of three Indigo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Monday morning due to poor visibility caused by smoke from the burning of old clothes and tyres during the Bhogi festival.
Air passenger traffic surges nearly 20 pc in South Korea on overseas travel
Seoul, Jan 12: South Korea's air passenger traffic jumped sharply from a year earlier in 2024, nearly reaching the pre-pandemic level on increased overseas travel, data showed on Sunday.
Cambodia's national airline officially changes its name to Air Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Jan 10: Cambodia's national flag carrier Cambodia Angkor Air has been rebranded as Air Cambodia.
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR affects over 160 flights, delays 50 trains
New Delhi, Jan 5: Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday, reducing visibility and hitting flight and train operations.
DXB set for record-breaking start to 2025 with 4.3m guests in 15 days
Dubai, January 4: Dubai International (DXB) is on track to welcome 4.3 million guests in the first 15 days of the year, setting the stage for its busiest January yet. Daily traffic is projected to peak on 3rd January, with over 311,000 guests expected.
Aviation ministry conducts consultations with all stakeholder to ensure preparedness for fog
New Delhi, January 1: To ensure preparedness for the fog season, Ministry of Civil Aviation conducted a series of consultations over the past two months with all stakeholders including airlines, security agencies and airport operators.