AVIATION

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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Virgin Atlantic lists record growth in India

India remains an important market for Virgin Atlantic, with an impressive growth of 350 per cent compared to 2019 levels. The airline has steadily increased capacity while focusing on innovative offerings and exceptional service standards to cater to the unique needs of Indian travellers. Nisha Verma India, being the third …

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Nok Air’s 2nd Mumbai flight launched

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 …

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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. …

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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, …

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