Understanding Aviation: Basics of METAR

This is the fourth article in the “Understanding Aviation” series. The previous ones have covered Network Planning, Route Development and Airport Capacity. This article will talk about METARs. This is officially the fog season in India. From Amritsar to Guwahati, the region is engulfed in dense fog - typically early in the morning. This fog … Continue reading Understanding Aviation: Basics of METAR

Air India launches flights to Najaf from New Delhi

National carrier Air India has opened reservation for twice weekly flights to Najaf from New Delhi. The flights would operate at below timings AI901 DEL1400 – 1700NJF 14 AI902 NJF1800 – 0045 (+1)DEL 14 The flights are effective 14th February, leaving with very limited notice for filling up the aircraft. Schedule entry shows the flights … Continue reading Air India launches flights to Najaf from New Delhi

Kannur – The next big international gateway? IndiGo, Go Air and Jet Airways look to connect Kannur to Gulf

Kannur Airport (IATA: CNN) which was inaugurated on 9th of December 2018 could see rapid international connectivity if airlines decide to utilize the rights allocated to them. While Air India Express – the low cost arm of national carrier Air India started operations on 9th of December with flight to Abu Dhabi, Jet Airways, IndiGo … Continue reading Kannur – The next big international gateway? IndiGo, Go Air and Jet Airways look to connect Kannur to Gulf

Jet Airways opens reservation for seventh daily Mumbai – Dubai, third daily Mumbai – Singapore flight

Struggling Indian carrier Jet Airways has opened reservations for seventh daily flight between its hub Mumbai and Dubai. The airline has also launched third daily flight to Singapore from Mumbai. Both the flights are operational from 5th  of December 2018. The airline recently announced third daily flight between Delhi & Singapore and first daily and … Continue reading Jet Airways opens reservation for seventh daily Mumbai – Dubai, third daily Mumbai – Singapore flight