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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicCivil Aviation Ministry

Topic: Civil Aviation Ministry

Covid has cost tourism up to 5.5 cr jobs, Rs 1.58 lakh cr revenue — govt tells House panel

Officials of the tourism and civil aviation ministry informed a parliamentary panel about the two sectors’ dismal situation amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

SC asks govt, airlines to work out refunds for cancelled tickets during lockdown

SC has asked airlines to work out a redressal mechanism, either through refund or credit shell that should be for a longer period and for any route.

Fare cap, no in-flight food — govt lists new flying rules, says Aarogya Setu not mandatory

For the next three months, the Modi government has capped airfares on the basis of flight durations. Physical check-in has been done away with too.

Only 1 check-in bag, no meal services — Govt issues guidelines for domestic flights

Passengers are to report 2 hours prior to their scheduled departure time & only those who have done web check-in will be allowed to enter the terminal building.

No cabin baggage, Covid-19 questionnaire — requirements for air travel post lockdown

Green status on Aarogya Setu app, web check-in, and temperature checks have also been proposed in the civil aviation ministry's draft Standard Operating Procedure.

Civil aviation ministry forced to shut offices again as junior staffer tests positive

Central ministry offices had resumed operations Monday with limited staff after nearly a month of lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Government may allow flight operations in staggered manner after 14 April

All major airlines, except Air India, are taking domestic bookings for dates post 14 April. Air India is taking bookings for dates post 30 April only.

Bill passed by LS aims to make aircraft operations more secure, in line with global norms

The Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020, provides for statutory backing to three key bodies, and greater fines among other provisions.

Lok Sabha passes Aircraft (Amendment) Bill to give statutory status to DGCA

The Bill also seeks to give the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Aircraft Accidents Investigation Bureau (AAIB) statutory status for which Centre can make rules.

209 Jet Airways slots lying unused at 31 airports: Aviation minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Modi government had decided to temporarily allocate the slots as well as international flying rights of Jet Airways to other airlines.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.