AVIATION

‘300 weekly flights from NMIA’

Akasa Air will operate 300 weekly flights from the Navi Mumbai International Airport, which is scheduled to open in September 2025, says Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder & COO, Akasa Air. Hazel Jain Akasa Air is set to expand its fleet to 30, with its 29th aircraft recently flying into India. The …

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Air Cambodia’s curated fares for agents

Aeroprime Group’s appointment as Air Cambodia’s GSA marks a strategic leap in India-Southeast Asia aviation. With growing demand for cultural travel, the company is strengthening trade engagement, consumer outreach and connectivity. Backed by strong response to the Phnom Penh–Delhi route, it plans further expansion, targeting leisure and heritage segments. Surbhi …

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Ethiopian Airlines trade strategy takes off

Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its operations, including new flights to Hyderabad, and is actively pursuing collaborations to enhance its network and services. The airline is exploring new technologies and innovative solutions. Bethelhem Dibaba, Regional Director – India Subcontinent, Ethiopian Airlines speaks exclusively to Travtalk and shares details. Hazel Jain India …

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‘Entire NMIA capacity is booked’

While the opening month of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has been pushed again to August 2025, the airport authorities have managed to woo all three major airlines in India. But located more than 40-odd kms away from the city centre, will it be able to woo the passengers? …

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IndiGo strengthens its long-haul ambitions

Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, in an exclusive interaction with TRAVTALK, shares the airline’s international vision, upcoming route map and the role of partnerships and the travel trade in IndiGo’s transformation from a regional leader to a global force. Nisha Verma “This is India’s time!” said visibly energised Pieter Elbers, CEO, …

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Bird Travels to handle Riyadh Air’s sales in India

Riyadh Air has officially appointed Bird Travels as its exclusive distribution and sales partner in India. Tony Douglas, CEO, Riyadh Air, is currently leading a delegation to India for a series of discussions that will explore potential partnerships in the key market for the airline. Bird Travels, renowned for its …

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BOM-HAN route gets wide-body

Vietnam Airlines strengthens its commitment to the Indian market by upgrading aircraft on the Mumbai-Hanoi route, enhancing capacity and comfort with the most modern A350 and B787 aircraft. TT Bureau Vietnam Airlines, the flag carrier of Vietnam, has announced the upgrade of its aircraft on the Mumbai to Hanoi route. …

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Thai VietJet Air sets Mumbai base

Thai VietJet Air, part of the VietJet Group, has chosen Mumbai as its first destination to set its footprint into India. But this is only the beginning, assures Woranate Laprabang, CEO, Thai VietJet Air, with ambitious plans for this interesting market and a very long wish list of cities it …

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