DGCA directs airlines not to offer passengers unserviceable seats

DGCA directs airlines not to offer passengers unserviceable seats

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday directed carriers not to offer unserviceable seats to passengers on domestic and international flights. This follows an earlier audit of seats and cabin fittings by the aviation regulator, which found that carriers had many broken or unserviceable seats. In a communication to all domestic airlines, the … Read more

Flight fare hike: Air travel to be costlier as Govt raises fare limits by up to 30 per cent

Flight fare hike: Air travel to be costlier as Govt raises fare limits by up to 30 per cent

The restrictions for flights were imposed to make sure that dynamic pricing won’t affect passengers. Air travel is likely to be costlier as the Ministry of Civil Aviation has increased the minimum and maximum cap on fares across all bands. The limits on airfares have been increased by 10-30 per cent, the ministry said in … Read more

IndiGo may report Rs 2,670 crore loss for June quarter, SpiceJet losses likely to be at Rs 1,000 crore: Report

IndiGo may report Rs 2,670 crore loss for June quarter, SpiceJet losses likely to be at Rs 1,000 crore: Report

Mumbai: Budget carrier IndiGo is expected to report a loss of Rs 2,670 crore for the June 2020 quarter, while its rival SpiceJet‘s losses during the quarter are likely to be at around Rs 1,000 crore, owing to operational disruptions and low fixed cost coverage, a report said on Wednesday. Regular operations of the domestic … Read more