Jet Airways’ revival hopes continue to stay afloat somehow, with its winning bidders granted an extension to pay lenders their dues. The airline’s initial 180-day deadline to repay its creditors as part of the recovery plan was up. But the airline has been given one more chance to make things rights India’s National Company Law … Read more
Air Canada’s pilots have decided to withdraw from their nine-year-old labor framework with the airline ahead of negotiations this summer. The airline’s pilot union merged with the larger Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) earlier this month. Air Canada pilots to renegotiate collective agreement As reported by Reuters, the Canadian airline’s pilots will exercise an escape … Read more
New Delhi: There have been multiple incidents of unruly passenger behaviour, including abusing and assaulting of cabin crew, onboard planes in recent months. In various cases, the aviation regulator DGCA has also taken action against airlines for certain lapses in reporting and not taking appropriate measures with respect to such incidents. In an incident of … Read more
Delhi Metro commuters will now be able to travel on the Airport Line using a WhatsApp-based ticketing service launched on Tuesday. The system allows commuters to receive a QR code-based ticket directly on WhatsApp, officials said. “Further enhancing the travel experience for its commuters in an easy-to-navigate digital mode, Delhi Metro today introduced a WhatsApp-based … Read more
Jammu: The Army on Wednesday foiled a major attempt to smuggle arms and narcotics by arresting three people after an exchange of fire near the border fence along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. An Army jawan and one of the arrested accused were injured in the firing … Read more
The luxury brand, Louis Vuitton, has recently launched its first branded lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha, Qatar. This newly opened luxury lounge is in partnership with the Qatar-based airline Qatar Airways. The Louis Vuitton luxury lounge The new lounge opened late last week and sits above the already-existing Louis Vuitton store. The … Read more
Recently, AirAsia India hit the headlines for operating a domestic flight using Indian-made sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). And while it was a significant milestone, it remains to be seen just how long it will take for green fuel to move up from special flights to something more mainstream. India is picking up speed in this … Read more
In a significant move aimed at providing relief to Sudanese nationals facing hardship and uncertainty, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a new visa category. The ‘Crisis & Disaster Countries Visa’ offers a one-year temporary residence permit to Sudanese citizens, allowing them to seek refuge, rebuild their lives, and access essential support during times … Read more
Senior executives of crisis-hit Go First, which is undergoing insolvency resolution process, on Monday discussed its revival plans with officials of aviation regulator DGCA, according to a source. The meeting, held in the national capital, came against the backdrop of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), last week, asking the grounded airline to submit … Read more
Canada has recently announced a series of new measures aimed at streamlining the process for permanent residents to bring their families to the country. These initiatives include the introduction of an open work permit for spousal and family class applicants. The government hopes that these policies will also help alleviate the labor shortages that Canada … Read more
