Sriwijaya Air’s Boeing 737-500 aircraft went missing from the radar a few minutes after take-off from Jakarta’s airport flying towards Pontianak.
Sriwijaya Air’s Boeing 737-500 aircraft loses contact with radar 4 minutes after takeoff
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Institutional Quarantine in Delhi for passengers arriving from the UK
In a new move, Delhi Government has announced that passengers landing in Delhi from the UK will have to compulsorily undergo an institutional quarantine of 7 days.
Saudi Arabia opens border with Qatar; Qatar Airways starts to use Saudi airspace
Saudi Arabia opens borders with Qatar again. This will mean, Qatar Airways will once again be able to overfly Saudi airspace to be able to fly without expensive reroutings, which will mean shorter flights and lesser fuel spent. Good for the airline as well as its passengers.
Vistara to launch flights between Delhi and Frankfurt on February 18. Bookings open.
Vistara has announced the launch of their flights between India and Germany, albeit as relief flights which will operate from February 18, 2021, onwards. This would be the second foray for Vistara into the long-haul space.
flybig: India’s newest regional airline takes flight
flybig launched as India’s newest airline, a regional carrier based in Indore and flying turboprop aircraft. Here are all the details of the airlines’ upcoming flight plans.
Flights between India and UK to resume on January 6, 2021 in limited capacity
Flights between India and the UK are going to resume on January 6, 2021, in a limited fashion. Here are all the details we have of the airports and the flights, apart from the testing protocols in place for the foreseeable future.
Emirates Premium Economy added to the A380; Business & First Class refreshed
Emirates has finally inducted Premium Economy on their newest A380 aircraft. While it is no game-changer as many expected it to be, it is a great middle road between Economy and Business Class. Other cabins and cabin colours have also been refreshed. Here are all the details.
India Bans UK Flights till January 7, 2020 in light of new Coronavirus strain (also transfer pax from UK to India)
India has banned flights from the UK into the country till December 31, 2020, a move that will come into effect from December 22, 2020, 23:59 IST in light of the new mutation of the Coronavirus that has come to light to have been discovered in the UK. Transfer passengers are also banned for now.
International flight India ban extended until January 31, 2021
If you were thinking of flying into India or heading outside the country over the next few weeks, let’s forget it. India has announced that for now, only travel under the Vande Bharat Mission and air bubble flights are allowed.
Tata Sons buy out most of AirAsia stake in AirAsia India
Tata Sons are buying out most of AirAsia’s stake in AirAsia India. This will mean the low-cost airline will be completely operated by Tata going into 2021.
Updated: Institutional Quarantine in Mumbai/Pune for passengers arriving from Middle East and Europe
In a new move, Maharashtra Government has announced that passengers landing in Maharashtra from the Middle East and Europe will have to compulsorily undergo an institutional quarantine of 14 days. For those from other countries, a home quarantine has been made applicable.
