AI pilots back Vistara peers, flagging off exploitive work practices in group airlines

[ad_1] Air India pilot unions have come in support of their peers in Vistara for 70 hour compensation and urged the Tata group leadership to engage with them and address their concerns.Also read:Vistara to scale back, take care of pilot...

India has incredibly affordable airfares, says Akasa Air CEO Vinay Dube

[ad_1] India has "incredibly affordable" airfares and the country's aviation market has the kind of growth potential where Akasa Air as well as other carriers can do well, according to the nearly two-year-old airline's chief Vinay Dube.Also read: Akasa Air...

IndiGo to add ten more destinations in FY25

[ad_1] IndiGo will induct more than one aircraft every week and add around ten destinations in FY25, the airline said in its investor presentation on Friday. Currently, it has 366 aircraft and flies to 121 destinations.The airline also aims to...

GoFirst lenders seek bigger buy bids; Singh-Pitti consortium may offer ₹150 cr more

[ad_1] GoFirst’s lenders are urging potential buyers to increase their bids, deeming the initial offers as insufficient. The airline, which suspended operations last May due to financial difficulties, is seeking a new owner.A consortium led by SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh...

The digitised lift in airline efficiency

[ad_1] In the increasingly crowded aviation sector in India, airlines are jostling for not only airspace but also a loyal customer base. And they are turning to digitisation and data solutions to craft the perfect customer service and operational excellence. A...

ADIA acquires SpiceJet shares from open market

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) has shown interest in SpiceJet, acquiring shares from the open market, according to a spokesperson from the airline. This move follows SpiceJet’s recent capital infusion of Rs 1,060 crore through a preferential issue, coupled...

Akasa Air sees strong uptick in cargo, higher loads than peers

[ad_1] Akasa Air is seeing consistent growth in its cargo business and its freight loads are higher than peers, the airline’s Co-Founder & Chief Commercial Officer, Praveen Iyer said on Friday.“Cargo is one of the core sources of revenue for...