The airline is facing severe financial issues after grounding more than half of its fleet due to recurring engine issues. The company has also filed for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Delhi.
Indian airline Go First, owned by the Wadia group, has suspended flights due to pending dues and engine issues. The airline is also seeking a strategic investor to help it through its financial difficulties.
The Indian domestic air traffic has achieved an all-time high with 4,56,082 passengers in a single day, surpassing the pre-Covid average. Recovery from the pandemic has contributed to the growth of the civil aviation sector, which is setting new records every day.
Emirates is launching a new City Check-in and Travel Store in Dubai's International Financial Centre, offering customers the convenience of checking in, dropping luggage, shopping for travel essentials, and booking travel all in one location. The facility, open from April 27, will also offer exclusive discounts to Emirates passengers in the surrounding area.
Lufthansa has revealed its plans to expand its operations in India with two new routes - Munich to Bangalore and Frankfurt to Hyderabad. With the introduction of these new routes, Lufthansa aims to strengthen its position as the leading European airline group on the subcontinent.
Manohar International Airport has expanded its direct flight offerings by adding eight new domestic destinations, bringing the total to 21. The move is expected to increase passenger traffic and have a positive impact on tourism and socio-economic activities in Goa.
The airline is now operating up to 10 flights per day between Delhi and Dubai, and up to six flights per day between Mumbai and Dubai, with most of the daily flights operated by twin-aisle Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Tata Group has announced its plans to consolidate Vistara and Air India airlines, with Singapore Airlines Limited investing in Air India. The merger aims to reduce operational costs, increase efficiency, and expand the network of the consolidated entity. Vistara has also become Air India's bilateral interline partner.
Alaska Airlines is investing $2.5 billion to improve its passengers' experience. As part of its efforts to reduce congestion in lobbies, the airline has started removing kiosks for printing boarding passes at airports.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security in India has mandated the use of the latest technology for baggage screening in all major airports in the country. This move comes after long queues and overcrowding were observed during the holiday season due to security infrastructure shortcomings.