With Nok Air’s second flight connecting Bangkok to India from Mumbai, Thailand hopes to cross the two million mark by this year end. Represented in India by Dex Group, the airline brings high-quality product to the Indian market, offering great connections to destinations from Bangkok so that Indian visitors can …
Read More »Air India only full-service carrier now
Industry leaders are cautiously optimistic about Vistara’s merger into Air India, making it the only Full-Service Carrier (FSC) in Indian skies. While this could mean restricted choices, they believe that Air India is unlikely to exploit its position due to highly cost-sensitive consumers and competition from ever-innovating LCCs like IndiGo. …
Read More »Hahnair turns 25, celebrates with trade
Aviation distribution presents unique challenges, as travel agencies often lack access to all airline content, while airlines struggle to make their flights available to every agency. Hahnair bridges this gap with innovative ticketing solutions, granting travel agencies in India access to more than 350 of additional airlines worldwide. Kimberley Long, …
Read More »Nok Air adds Mumbai to network
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 …
Read More »Flight delays are a reality
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 …
Read More »SriLankan Airlines seeks MICE groups
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 …
Read More »Airlines make a new high
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 …
Read More »Qantas woos Indians with new offerings
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 …
Read More »IndiGo turns 18, unveils exciting plans
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. …
Read More »Manta Air pushes for BLR route
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 …
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