Bhavnagar/Navi Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) Gujarat’s Bhavnagar was directly connected to Navi Mumbai by air on Sunday as the first flight on the new route was flagged off, marking an expansion in regional air connectivity and linking the city more closely with major domestic and international networks.The inaugural service, launched from Bhavnagar Airport, was flagged off by Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu.The aircraft was accorded a water salute before departure, signifying the f…
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New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Low-cost airline IndiGo on Sunday said it is introducing over 30 new routes from the Navi Mumbai International Airport between March 29 and April 23.The carrier will connect the airport to cities like Agra, Ayodhya, Bagdogra, Belgaum, Chandigarh, Diu, Kannur, Kolkata, Patna, Rajkot, Srinagar, Varanasi, Visakhapatnam, and many more. With this, IndiGo will operate over 400 weekly departures from Navi Mumbai, offering convenient travel options to customers and enhanced re…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A full emergency was declared at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Saturday, after an IndiGo flight purportedly developed a technical snag mid-air, leading to the failure of one of its engines. The flight, 6E 579, operated on a Boeing 737 aircraft, coming from Vishakhapatnam, made an emergency landing at the Delhi airport at 10.52 a.m. this morning.The Delhi-bound flight made an emergency but safe landing on IGI’s runway number 28.Ahead of th…
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) An IndiGo flight — that carried 161 passengers — on board made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Saturday morning after a technical issue was reported in one of its engines, officials said.A full emergency was declared at the airport as a precautionary measure. However, all passengers were safely evacuated, and no damage was reported, the fire department confirmed.According to officials, the alert was received at around 10:54 a.m…
Mumbai, March 27 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended sharply lower on Friday, snapping a two-day winning streak, as uncertainty around ongoing talks between the United States, Israel and Iran unsettled investor sentiment.The benchmark indices saw heavy selling pressure throughout the session. The Nifty fell 2.09 per cent, or 486.85 points, to close at 22,819.60. Similarly, the Sensex dropped 2.25 per cent, or 1,690.25 points, to settle at 73,583.22.Commenting on Nifty outlook, experts said that te…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is working to make regulations easier for airlines while also protecting passenger rights, its chief Faiz Ahmed Kidwai said on Thursday.Speaking at the Indian Chamber of Commerce Aviation and Tourism Summit here, Kidwai said the regulator is trying to strike a balance between ensuring passenger rights and helping airlines grow.“India’s aviation market is one of the fastest-growing in the world, but airlines are currently de…
Mumbai, March 25 (IANS) Indian stock markets ended higher for the second straight session on Wednesday, supported by easing oil prices and positive global cues. Investor sentiment improved after US President Donald Trump reiterated that talks are ongoing to bring an end to the conflict in the Middle East.The benchmark indices saw strong gains, with the Nifty rising 1.72 per cent, or 392.70 points, to close at 23,306.45.The Sensex also advanced 1.63 per cent, or 1,205 points, to settle at 75,273….
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Amid the evolving situation in the Middle East, Indian airlines have announced limited but continued flight operations for March 22, while urging passengers to stay alert for last-minute changes.Low-cost carrier IndiGo said it will operate select flights on Sunday, advising travellers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.In a post on social media platform X, the airline said its teams are working round the clock to assist passengers and help them …
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Airlines on Thursday issued travel advisories for passengers flying to and from Delhi and other cities, warning of possible disruptions due to adverse weather conditions.IndiGo said departures and arrivals in Delhi and Bengaluru may be “slightly impacted” due to expected thundershowers, while Air India flagged persistent rain and gusty winds in the national capital and parts of north India.Both airlines said flight schedules could face minor delays despite efforts by o…
Mumbai, March 19 (IANS) Indian equity markets opened sharply lower on Thursday, tracking weak global cues as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East triggered a surge in crude oil prices.Sensex plunged 1,953 points or 2.55 per cent to 74,750, while Nifty also witnessed heavy selling pressure, declining 580 points or about 2.4 per cent, before recovering a bit in early trade.Among stocks, HDFC Bank, Shriram Finance, Larsen & Toubro (L&T), TMPV, Axis Bank, HDFC Life and IndiGo …