Aviation

Scan and fly at Delhi Airport

Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO, Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), says that through technology and updated processes, including suspension of stamping of boarding passes, the airport now ensures a higher level of sanitisation and touchless travel to boost passengers’ confidence and their airport experience. Nisha Verma The preparations at Delhi Airport …

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IndiGo’s flight to revival & charters

Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy & Revenue Officer, IndiGo, shares insights on the airline’s activities, plans for revival and future strategies, along with benefits that travel agents can avail via IndiGo’s newly-launched charter services. He also shares details on the cash refunds initiated by IndiGo. Manas Dwivedi Q How has demand …

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Etihad invests in passenger wellness

Etihad Airways is the first airline to trial an innovative airport technology that will help identify medically at-risk travellers and this technology is currently being tested at the Abu Dhabi airport. Neerja Bhatia, Etihad Airways’ Vice President, Indian Sub- continent, shares more details. Hazel Jain Q How is Etihad ensuring …

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Charter flights in demand now?

With the current ban on international flights and limited domestic operations, charter flights have seen an instant  boost in both interest and demand. Private aviation expert Kanika Tekriwal, CEO & Founder, JetSetGo Aviation, helps  decode the changing dynamics of the industry and where it is headed Manas Dwivedi Q What …

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Return of corporate travel?

The sixth edition of CAPA Masterclass Series discussed the challenges that airlines will face to bring back their cash cow – the corporate travellers. Peter Harbison Chairman Emeritus CAPA – Centre for Aviation Just how safe is it for an employer to ask an employee to travel internationally whether by …

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This is the right time for aviation

Ajay Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, SpiceJet, speaking at the GMR group webinar titled ‘Reposing the Faith in Flying’, said that it was time India’s key cities for passenger traffic became hubs for global aviation. According to him, a review of policies would be the first step in achieving this …

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IATA’s alternatives to quarantine

IATA is promoting a layered approach of measures to reduce the risk of countries importing COVID-19 via air travel and to mitigate the possibility of transmission in cases where people may travel while unknowingly being infected. IATA has urged governments to avoid quarantine measures when re-opening their economies. “Imposing quarantine …

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Charters flying high in new normal

With the ban on international flights currently and limited domestic flight operations, private charter flight operation has seen an instant boost in interest and demand. Private aviation expert, Kanika Tekriwal, CEO & Founder, JetSetGo Aviation helps in understanding the changing dynamic of the industry and nitty-gritty of the business. Why …

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Empty middle seat pointless

In a no-holds-barred interview, Sir Tim Clark, President of 35-year-old Emirates Airlines, shares an update on the airline and his views on the industry. He also talks about the burning topic of the day for aviation – keeping the middle seat empty. Hazel Jain Q How is Emirates coping with …

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Quick guide to airport checks

As the world recovers from the impact of COVID-19, travel companies are incorporating several measures to ensure the traveller’s health and safety. The Safe Travel Barometer by videc, a boutique advisory and analytics firm focusing on the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, provides a ready guide on checks and protocols …

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