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Topic: Domestic airlines

SubscriberWrites: DMRC should push for extending the Tughlakabad silver line to domestic airport

The extension would not just help domestic travellers flying from the capital save money, but also a hassle-free travel experience, writes Jagdish Kumar.

India extends suspension of international commercial passenger flights till 30 September

The restriction doesn't apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA. International scheduled flights on selected routes are also exempted.

Indian airlines suffer over Rs 15,000 cr losses in FY 2020-21, Air India & IndiGo worst-hit

In comparison, Indian carriers suffered a loss of Rs 5,497.24 crore in FY 2019-20 and Rs Rs 6,709.43 crore in FY 2018-19.

Domestic flights to become costlier from 1 June as govt raises lower limit on fare

The Ministry of Civil Aviation said due to the surge in Covid cases and fall in passenger traffic, the airlines' seat capacity may be lowered from 80 to 50 per cent.

Govt directs airlines to stop in-flight meals on domestic airlines to prevent Covid spread

For flights that are longer than two hours, airlines can serve pre-packed snacks, meals and beverages. This is to ensure all people don't remove their masks at the same time.

Delhi HC issues guidelines to DGCA, airlines to ensure proper wearing of masks on flights

The guidelines issued for strict compliance include periodical checks of the aircraft to ensure that passengers are complying with the protocol, especially regarding wearing masks.

Airlines can operate up to 60% of pre-Covid domestic flights till 24 February, says govt

In September, the Civil Aviation ministry had increased the capacity of domestic flights for airline operators from 45%, issued on 26 June, to 60%.

Singapore Airlines cuts 20% of workforce as coronavirus smashes travel

Passenger traffic isn't expected to recover until 2024, which makes Singapore Airlines particularly vulnerable as it has no domestic market to fall back on.

Full refund for domestic and international tickets booked during lockdown, DGCA tells SC

Passengers will be refunded in full for tickets bought between 25 March and 3 May, domestic carriers given the option of offering a credit shell.

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Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

France keen to make Rafale jets in India, boost not just defence but people-to-people ties, says envoy

In a chat with ThePrint newsroom, French Ambassador Thierry Mathou indicated talks are on between French firm Safran & Indian govt for joint design & manufacture of AMCA engine.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.