AVIATION

Nok Air, Thailand’s premium budget airline, has identified Mumbai as a key destination in its expansion strategy for India. Beginning 28 October, the airline plans to start new flights to Mumbai, reveals Ranon Viputsiri, Chief Commercial Officer, Nok Air. Janice Alyosius Thailand’s Nok Air plans to expand its India operations …

One out of four flights gets delayed globally for more than 15 minutes, reveals data. To combat this inconvenience for the traveller, Collinson International has launched Smart Delay that offers lounge experience in the event of a flight delay. Hazel Jain Collinson International recently at ITB India showcased its new …

Indians are increasingly opting for Sri Lanka as a destination for MICE events and weddings, claims Richard Nuttall, CEO, SriLankan Airlines. In an exclusive interview, he highlighted that the airline served close to 70,000 Indian passengers in the last five months with the majority originating from Chennai and are working …

India is now the third largest domestic aviation market globally. The country’s airline capacity is expected to double from its 2014 level and reach 230 million departing seats by this year end, as per the OAG report. Surbhi Sharma India’s aviation market is undergoing a major transformation post pandemic and …

With the passenger traffic between India and Australia increasing by the day, Qantas Airways ensures that it caters to all kinds of travel segments in India. The airline, flying three times a week from Delhi to Melbourne and five times a week from Bengaluru to Sydney, will be increasing flights …

India’s leading airline, IndiGo, celebrated its 18th anniversary in style, organising a huge celebration at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi recently. Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo, made several big announcements on the occasion, including the airline’s expansion plans and revamping of its website with a new UI/ UX design. …

Manta Air re-ignites the appeal of Maldives with exclusive prices and bundled packages of accommodation with air tickets for Indian travel agents. The airline’s special travel deals, in convergence with multifarious offerings, aim to increase visitor traffic from India. Amita Pandey With the aim to attract 80 per cent of …

Air India Express prepares to embark on its most ambitious journey in its history. Unveiling strong plans for 2024, Aloke Singh, Managing Director, Air India Express, says that with its expanded fleets, new routes, and a streamlined organisational structure, the airline is poised to capitalise on India’s burgeoning aviation market. …

‘Change’ has been the keyword in the Air India story for the last two years, and the way things are moving forward, it is likely that we see a different face of the airline, as well as Indian aviation at large, shares Campbell Wilson, CEO & MD, Air India. Nisha …