Flights

Collision of two India-bound planes averted in Dubai, DGCA request probe report

Director General of Civil Aviation chief Arun Kumar seek a probe report after the collision of two India-bound planes averted in Dubai.

Jan 15, 2022, 11:39 AM IST

SHOCKING! Two India-bound flights come face-to-face at Dubai Airport, major mishap averted

Dubai to Hyderabad and Dubai to Bengaluru Emirates flights that were scheduled for take-off came on one runway and aborted the take-off after ATC intervention, saving hundreds of lives. 

Jan 14, 2022, 17:21 PM IST

Saudi Arabia - India direct flight services begin under travel bubble agreement, details here

International Flights has begun between India and Saudi Arabia as the two countries agreed to create an air corridor under "Travel Bubble" between them.

Jan 01, 2022, 17:46 PM IST

US’s 5G rule for airlines: What it means for flights from India?

The FAA's directive on landing at certain US airports could also affect Air India's non-stop flights to the United States due to possible 5G hindrances.

Dec 29, 2021, 18:20 PM IST

Planning a holiday? SpiceJet, AirAsia India offering massive discounts on air tickets; check offers here

Both SpiceJet and AirAsia India have launched the sale offers of one-way fares starting for as low as Rs 1,122 (all inclusive) on various routes across the country. 

Dec 28, 2021, 12:13 PM IST

Ban on international flights to be lifted soon, confirms Civil Aviation Ministry

Speaking exclusively to Zee Business, Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation said that international flight operations are expected to return to normal soon.

Nov 24, 2021, 14:46 PM IST

Mumbai International Airport plans to operate 660 daily flights during winter schedule, Higher than pre-COVID levels

CSMIA has placed an average of 660 daily flight movements operational across domestic destinations, a significant jump from the 2020 winter schedule with an average of 435 daily flight movements.

Nov 12, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

Operations from Terminal 1 at Delhi Airport resume after 18 months, IndiGo and SpiceJet to operate flights

The T3 terminal and the T2 terminal of the Delhi airport resumed handling flight operations from May 25, 2020, and July 22, 2021, respectively, the GMR group-led DIAL mentioned.

Nov 01, 2021, 13:23 PM IST

Delhi airport set to resume flight operations at Terminal 1 from October 31

"After almost 18 months of closure, the operations at T1 terminal will resume with pre-Covid operators, i.e. IndiGo and SpiceJet," said the statement by DIAL.

Oct 09, 2021, 10:46 AM IST

India to grant visa to foreign tourists travelling by chartered flights from Oct 15

With this the restrictions placed on visa and international travel whcih was imposed since March 2020 stands further eased, the Union Home Ministry announced. 

Oct 07, 2021, 22:19 PM IST

IndiGo to start Delhi to Kanpur direct flights from October 31

IndiGo will also offer direct flights from Kanpur-Hyderabad, Kanpur-Bengaluru, and Kanpur-Mumbai from Nov 1.

Sep 29, 2021, 21:08 PM IST

Pakistan airline denies plans to resume flights to Kabul from Monday

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) spokesperson said that media reports suggesting the flight operation would resume from Islamabad to Kabul from Monday have been taken out of context. 

Sep 11, 2021, 23:34 PM IST

Domestic air travel becomes costlier, govt raises caps on domestic airfares by 9.83-12.82%

The lower caps were imposed to help the airlines that have been struggling financially due to coronavirus-related travel restrictions. 

Aug 13, 2021, 13:08 PM IST

Oman suspends flights from 24 countries, including India and Pakistan amid COVID-19 threat

Oman has indefinitely suspended passengers flights from 24 countries, including India, Pakistan and Bangladesh in view of COVID-19 threat. 

Jul 08, 2021, 13:39 PM IST

COVID-19: Govt extends ban on scheduled international flights till July 31

Dedicated cargo flights, flights under the bilateral air bubble pacts with select countries will continue to operate, the civil aviation watchdog said.

Jun 30, 2021, 12:41 PM IST

US airlines add COVID-tested flights to Italy as it eases travel restrictions

After the Italian government eased a number of COVID-19 travel restrictions, various airlines of the US announced additional COVID-tested flights to the popular European travel spot.

May 18, 2021, 09:42 AM IST

DGCA extends suspension of international commercial passenger flights

Amid the suspension, special international flights have been allowed under the Vande Bharat Mission since May last year and under bilateral "air bubble" arrangements with select countries since July. India has formed air bubble pacts with several countries including the US, the UK, and the UAE.

Feb 27, 2021, 12:43 PM IST

DGCA extends suspension of international commercial passenger flights till March 31

"In partial modification of circular dated June 26, 2020, the competent authority has further extended the validity... Regarding scheduled international commercial passenger services to and from India till 23.59 pm IST of March 31, 2021," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular.

Feb 26, 2021, 23:26 PM IST

Air-bubble arrangement between India, Russia to come into effect from February 12

Scheduled international flights continue to remain suspended in India since March 23, 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, special flights have been permitted under air bubbles since July 2020. According to the statement, three categories of passengers would be permitted to travel from India to Russia under this bubble.

Feb 11, 2021, 22:06 PM IST

Patna-Amritsar SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing, passengers stranded for 8 hours

SpiceJet flight SG 3723, which had taken off from Patna airport at 11.30 AM on Sunday had to make an emergency landing at Patna airport after it developed the engine issue. 

Nov 23, 2020, 16:21 PM IST