Pakistan closed its airspace to commercial flights on 27 Feb, so west-bound flights originating in India and South-East Asia have to take a circuitous route.
The telecom companies are unable to pay salaries, and a turnaround seems impossible. A bail-out for employees would be cheaper than what the govt pumps in.
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has asked all airlines and CISF to follow enhanced security measures which include intense checking of passengers, baggage, vehicles and others.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
What the Minister has said is largely true. The government could help the sustainable growth of civil aviation by shutting down Air India, which is skewing the market for all participants, apart from burning up so much ATF from the fisc. The Centre and states could cooperate in affording some relief of taxes on fuel. Our new airports are very expensive for airlines to use, especially the budget carriers. 2. Not quite creating a cartel, but the government could sit with all the airlines and urge them to rationalise their tariffs, putting an end to both predatory pricing and gouging of passengers. If care is not taken, Jet will be followed by others.
What the Minister has said is largely true. The government could help the sustainable growth of civil aviation by shutting down Air India, which is skewing the market for all participants, apart from burning up so much ATF from the fisc. The Centre and states could cooperate in affording some relief of taxes on fuel. Our new airports are very expensive for airlines to use, especially the budget carriers. 2. Not quite creating a cartel, but the government could sit with all the airlines and urge them to rationalise their tariffs, putting an end to both predatory pricing and gouging of passengers. If care is not taken, Jet will be followed by others.