Tata-owned Indian carrier, Air India (AI), on July 10, 2023, announced that they are hiring pilots for its upcoming Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Further, the airline shared all the venues and timings for its special hiring spree.
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Expanding its domestic reach, Akasa Air (QP), India’s newest airline, has introduced direct flights between Mumbai (BOM) and Kolkata (CCU) starting July 7, 2023.
When flights are oversold, airlines may bump passengers to free up seats. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates that airlines must first ask for volunteers to be bumped in exchange for compensation before involuntarily bumping passengers.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson responded on Friday, July 7, to recent reports concerning the proposed merger between Air India and Vistara.
Southwest Airlines (WN) has provided updated guidance on its financial performance, highlighting robust trends in the second quarter of 2023. The Memorial Day weekend witnessed a surge in travel demand, contributing to the airline’s positive outlook.
Emirates (EK) and Qantas (QF), two prominent airlines that have long embraced the Airbus A380s, are now preparing to phase out the iconic double-decker aircraft.
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi is gearing up to enhance the travel experience of both international and domestic travelers with the inauguration of its 2.1 km long dual lane Elevated Cross Taxiway (ECT), on July 14.
Southwest Airlines (WN) showcased a remarkable performance during the July Fourth holiday, operating an impressive tally of over 20,000 flights while maintaining a flight completion factor of over 99%.
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet (SG) Boeing 737 MAX suffered a tyre burst on landing at Kochi. Further, the SpiceJet flight SG17 operated between Dubai Airport (DXB) and Cochin Airport (COK).
Japan Airlines (JL) and Sumitomo Corporation have announced their collaboration on a groundbreaking initiative, introducing the “Any Wear, Anywhere” clothing-sharing service aimed at foreign tourists and business travelers flying on JAL-operated flights to Japan.