Biden pushing airlines to go beyond refunds for delayed or canceled flights

Biden pushing airlines to go beyond refunds for delayed or canceled flights

[ad_1] The White House said the expanded website will show that only one airline guarantees frequent flyer miles, and that two airlines guarantee travel credits or vouchers as compensation if passengers experience significant delays or cancelations that are caused by something within the airline’s control such as a mechanical issue. Zero airlines guarantee cash compensation … Read more

Centre denied request for flights to evacuate Mizoram residents from Manipur: Official

Centre denied request for flights to evacuate Mizoram residents from Manipur: Official

[ad_1] Aizawl: A senior Mizoram official on Saturday claimed that the Centre has turned down the state’s request to provide flights to evacuate its residents stranded in violence-hit Manipur. The Mizoram government has urged both the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Civil Aviation to charter flights for the stranded people hailing from … Read more

Saudia Airlines announces 60% off on flights for 7 destinations

Saudia Airlines announces 60% off on flights for 7 destinations

[ad_1] Saudia Airlines Riyadh: Saudia Airlines, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), has announced a flash sale on tickets to seven destinations, with discounts of up to 60 percent. The airlines made the announcement via Twitter on Friday, stating that tickets to certain destinations will be available at discounted rates for … Read more

Go First cancels all flights till May 12

Go First cancels all flights till May 12

[ad_1] New Delhi: Cash-strapped airline Go First on Friday said it has cancelled all its flights till May 12. The Wadia group-owned carrier has filed a plea for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the tribunal reserved its order on Thursday. “… due to operational reasons, Go First flights … Read more

Two UAE flights, one ticket: Emirates, Etihad announce interline deal

Two UAE flights, one ticket: Emirates, Etihad announce interline deal

[ad_1] Photo: Emirates/Twitter Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) carriers Etihad Airways and Emirates Airline have come together to bring a first-of-a-kind interline agreement. On Thursday, UAE Airlines signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that expands their interline agreement, which took place at the Arabian Travel Market, with representatives from both airlines present. Under … Read more

Go First cancels all flights on May 3-4 amid financial crunch

Go First cancels all flights on May 3-4 amid financial crunch

[ad_1] New Delhi: In a major blow to its passengers, low-cost airline Go First has announced that all its flights will remain cancelled on May 3-4. The decision was communicated to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) by the airlines and as per sources, a detailed report will be submitted soon to the civil … Read more

Etihad to launch flights to 6 more Indian cities

Etihad to launch flights to 6 more Indian cities

[ad_1] Etihad Airways (Representative image) Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has identified six more Indian cities and will launch flight services soon, the airline’s CEO said. CEO Antonualdo Neves revealed to Reuters in an interview in New Delhi on Thursday, that the airline wants to triple its passenger count to 30 million and nearly … Read more

UK convicts couriers who smuggled £104M cash into Dubai in suitcases on flights

UK convicts couriers who smuggled £104M cash into Dubai in suitcases on flights

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi: A network of criminal cash couriers caught smuggling 104 million pounds (Rs 10,69,96,30,697) of suspicious money in suitcases from United Kingdom (UK) UK’s National Crime Agency said on Wednesday, April 26, that eleven smugglers had been convicted, along with the ringleader.  Four of the business class-flying smugglers were found guilty on Tuesday— … Read more

Lufthansa to launch Munich-Bengaluru, Frankfurt-Hyderabad flights

Lufthansa to launch Munich-Bengaluru, Frankfurt-Hyderabad flights

[ad_1] Representational Photo Hyderabad: In view of expanding its business in India, Lufthansa on Thursday announced the introduction of two new routes, Munich to Bangalore and Frankfurt to Hyderabad. The new flights on the Munich-Bangalore route will be operated three times a week, with the first flight scheduled on November 3, 2023. While the flights … Read more

Air India to add more flights to Dubai from Delhi, Mumbai

Air India to add more flights to Dubai from Delhi, Mumbai

[ad_1] Air India (Photo: Twitter) India’s flag carrier, Air India on Wednesday announced more non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Dubai. This is part of a broader network alignment between Air India and Air India Express. In the current summer schedule, Air India has ramped up frequency to operate up to 10 times daily flights … Read more