Surat – the ninth largest city by population in India is all set to get international connectivity. The first flight will begin in wee hours of Tuesday with Air India Express connecting the diamond and textile town to Sharjah. The services begin on 16th February 2019. Air India Express flight IX-171 on Surat-Sharjah sector will … Continue reading Not just diamonds, passengers will also go international from Surat
Tag: Indian Aviation
Turkmenistan Airlines banned from EU, the Indian impact is not as large as it is made out to be
Turkmenistan Airlines – the flag carrier and the only airline of Turkmenistan has been suspended from operating flights to the European Union. The suspension came on 4th February. The airline operates thrice a week to Amritsar and twice a week to New Delhi, though the airline holds permission to operate six times a week to … Continue reading Turkmenistan Airlines banned from EU, the Indian impact is not as large as it is made out to be
India Market Outlook 2019
Air traffic growth in India saw a growth of 18.6% in 2018 over the previous years with airlines carrying 1389.76 lakh (138.98 million) passengers in 2018 as compared to 1171.76 lakh passengers in 2017. The highlight of the year was that every airline which started the year remained operational unlike the previous years when Air … Continue reading India Market Outlook 2019
Spicejet opens reservations to Jeddah – its 9th International destination
Low cost carrier Spicejet has launched flights to Jeddah – which will be the airlines first destination in Saudi Arabia and ninth International destinations and will connect Hyderabad to Jeddah. The flights would operate Daily at below timings and will be effective 25th March 2019. SG33 HYD0710 – 1105JED SG34 JED1205 – 2025HYD Jeddah is … Continue reading Spicejet opens reservations to Jeddah – its 9th International destination
Aurangabad Airport: Ignored potential?
There are 37 UNESCO world heritage sites in India and the oldest two – Ajanta Caves & Ellora Caves are located near Aurangabad in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. An airport which got a new terminal about a decade ago, has enough apron space and a runway long enough to cater to narrow body … Continue reading Aurangabad Airport: Ignored potential?
GoAir announces launch of Abu Dhabi, its 4th International operations
Indian low cost carrier GoAir has announced flights to Abu Dhabi from Kannur, effective 1st of March 2019. This will be the airline’s fourth international destination, having started international flights in October with launch of Phuket, Male and Muscat. The airline currently connects Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kannur to international destinations. The airline will start … Continue reading GoAir announces launch of Abu Dhabi, its 4th International operations
US Bangla opens reservations for flights to Chennai from Chittagong
Bangladeshi carrier US Bangla has opened reservations of its flights to Chennai from Chittagong (Chattogram) which begin in Summer Schedule. The airline will operate at below timings BS205 DAC0910 – 1000CGP1045 – 1245MAA 247 BS206 MAA1330 – 1630CGP1710 – 1800DAC 247 The airline operates six weekly flights from Chittagong to Kolkata and Daily flights from … Continue reading US Bangla opens reservations for flights to Chennai from Chittagong
Philippines Airlines amends schedule to New Delhi
Philippines Airlines (PAL) had amended its schedule to New Delhi, where it commences flights effective 17th April 2019. The earlier schedule which did not cater to any connecting traffic, has been changed in favor of red-eye arrival and departure out of New Delhi. The new timings would be as below PR726 MNL2045 – 0100DEL (+1) … Continue reading Philippines Airlines amends schedule to New Delhi
IndiGo announces flights to Istanbul
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has announced launch of its flights to Istanbul effective 20th March 2019. The domestic market leader in India announced a new CEO yesterday and announced its intentions to start rapid International expansion a day before in its call with analysts post results declaration. The airline had announced a code share agreement … Continue reading IndiGo announces flights to Istanbul