In a not-so-surprising move anymore, IndiGo is exploring an addition of some widebody aircraft in their fleet, and might place an order this year. Here are the details.
IndiGo considering widebody orders in 2023
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Air India Unions send legal notice as AI rolls out new contracts for pilots
Air India is in the midst of harmonising the pilot cadres which have been accumulated across many amalgamations and iterations of the airline. However, the unions and the pilots do not like the options presented so far. Here is how this is going so far.
An American Airlines passenger pees over another passenger onboard AA292
Yet another case of someone thinking of an aircraft as a urinal has come to light recently. Here are the details.
Soon, you may not have to empty your bags during security check at major Indian airports
India’s aviation security regulator, BCAS, has mandated major Indian airports to install newer versions of machines that will allow for cabin baggage screening by the end of this year. Will it work out, we don’t know.
Tata Group applies for regulatory approval for Vistara to be merged into Air India
The Tata Group has applied for regulatory approval a merger of Vistara and Air India into one, with Singapore Airlines taking a minority stake in the eventual entity.
Boeing discovers new production issues on the 737 MAX, which might delay future deliveries.
Boeing has a new issue on hand with the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which affects aircraft manufactured going as far as 2019. The issue is in a particular part of the aft fuselage, and it might affect future deliveries.
Air India partners Tumi for amenity kits and pyjamas on long-haul flights
As Air India went under new leadership and was privatised, the airline has tried to upgrade its soft and hard products both on the airline. Towards this effect, they have leased aircraft from Delta, put their aircraft into a USD 400 million retrofit programme, ordered new aircraft and launched premium economy, amongst other efforts. Air India’s amenity kits from Tumi While Air India has been offering Tumi amenity kits for a while to its premium customers (since the cut over to the 777-200 Los of Delta), Air India has now officially unveiled its amenities kits. The items being offered to passengers as part of the inflight amenities are created in partnership with the international travel brand TUMI. Air India’s collaboration with…
Air India Express proceeds to integrate reservation systems and website with AirAsia India
Air India is moving fast on the integration of the no-frills arm of the airline, AirAsia India and Air India Express. Here are the latest updates on the situation.
Air India officially introduces Premium Economy on select flights between India and the United States
Air India has started accepting bookings for the Premium Economy cabin on select flights. Here are the details of where AI will operate the PEY cabin too.
Coming Soon: A 500+ seater Boeing 777 in IndiGo Blue
Prepare to fly to Istanbul with 500 other folks as IndiGo gets ready to take delivery of the first 777 in their own livery in the coming days.
Air India to reduce non-stop flights to the US on account of crew shortage
Air India will see reduction of their flights to the US in the coming days as the airline tries to manage their pilot and cabin crew shortage. Here are the details.
