DGCA Asks for Explanation After AI Cancels Newark-Delhi Flight
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian team has returned to New Delhi on an Air India chartered flight after being stranded in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Beryl. However, there's a catch.
The T20 World Cup-winning Indian team has returned to New Delhi on an Air India chartered flight after being stranded in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Beryl. However, there's a catch.
India's aviation ministry, in collaboration with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is leading a project to establish air taxi services in major cities by 2026 through a partnership with DGCA, InterGlobe Enterprises, and Archer Aviation.
The DGCA issued a show cause notice to Air India after passengers fainted on a delayed flight to San Francisco due to a lack of air conditioning.
Air India has reduced the maximum free baggage allowance for its lowest fare bracket to 15 kg from 20 kg as part of Tata Group's multiple initiatives to turn around the airline that had raked up over INR 50,000-crore losses under government ownership.
The Delhi High Court has granted permission to the lessors to deregister and seize control of all 54 planes owned by Go First, which is a significant setback for the airline. The airline's bankruptcy process might halt without any hope of revival.
India's domestic air traffic hit a new daily record of 4,71,751 passengers, surging over 14% compared to pre-Covid levels. The DGCA reported a 4.38% annual growth in Q1 2024, with airlines carrying 391.46 lakh passengers.
DGCA has issued a directive to airlines regarding the seating arrangements of young children which mandates that airlines ensure children below the age of 12 are seated with at least one parent or guardian when travelling on the same booking reference.