New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has temporarily allowed airlines to extend flight duty time for pilots on long-haul flights as planes have to take longer routes on international flights due to the Iran war, a senior official of the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Tuesday. The easing of the pilot flight duty time limitation (FDTL) norm has been permitted as airlines were facing problems due to the longer flying hours that are now required for flights, as…
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New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Passengers flying within India may soon find it easier to choose seats without paying extra, as airlines will be required to offer at least 60 per cent of seats free of charge from April 20 under new rules issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).The move follows directions from the civil aviation ministry, after concerns were raised over high seat selection charges being levied by airlines.The DGCA has issued an amended circular mandating that a majo…
Washington, March 22 (IANS) US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has warned that the ongoing conflict with Iran is pushing up fuel and travel costs, saying it is the rising cost burden that is now affecting American consumers even as supply chains remain stable.In an interview on ABC News’ This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Duffy said airlines are not facing supply shortages but are under pressure from higher fuel prices. “It is the cost, right?” he said.The warning comes as fuel pric…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Saturday said the government is taking steps to ensure that any impact of the ongoing war situation on the aviation sector is not passed on to passengers, even as it rolls out new passenger-friendly measures.“The impact is definitely going to be there on oil prices and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), but it should not be transferred to passengers,” the minister told reporters, underlining the government’s focus on kee…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) In a bid to further enhance ease of air travel, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Wednesday that minimum 60 per cent of seats on any flight must be allocated free of charge to ensure fair access.In fresh directions issued through the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to further strengthen passenger convenience, transparency and uniformity of practices across airlines, the ministry said that passengers travelling on the same PNR should be seated together…
Mumbai, March 1 (IANS) Several international flights were disrupted or cancelled at Mumbai airport following escalating tensions in West Asia after US-Israel strikes on Iran, leaving passengers stranded — including an Indian ice hockey team scheduled to participate in a European championship.Members of the team, who were set to travel to Germany for the tournament, expressed deep disappointment after their flight was abruptly cancelled.A passenger from Karnataka, part of the contingent, said t…
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Air travel across parts of the Middle East faced major disruption on Saturday after Israel, Iran, Dubai and Iraq shut their airspace following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran.Airports in most of the gulf countries were impacted, forcing airlines to cancel, divert or reroute flights due to safety concerns.Israel closed its airspace to civilian aircraft soon after the strikes, while several airlines in Europe and the Gulf either cancelled services or changed flight paths to a…
New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised its Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) related to airline ticket refunds and introduced a 48-hour “look-in” period that allows passengers to cancel or amend their bookings without paying extra charges.In a statement, the aviation regulator said that passengers can cancel or make changes to their tickets within 48 hours of booking without any additional fee.However, if the ticket is changed to another flight, pas…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 7 (IANS) TRV (Kerala) International Airport Limited, the operator of Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, achieved two significant passenger traffic milestones in January 2026, marking a major step forward in the airport’s growth trajectory. TRV Airport is managed by TRV (Kerala) International Airport Limited (TIAL), a special purpose vehicle under Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL).AAHL is a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship incubator of the Adani Gro…
London, Jan 12 (IANS) The annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, continues to test the faith of millions of Muslims and the administrative capacity of governments. In India, the system of Hajj assistance has evolved into a model of inclusion and efficiency, ensuring equal access for pilgrims across diverse social and regional backgrounds.Khaleej Times reported that from the moment an Indian pilgrim submits an application to the final rites at Arafat, Mina, …