Vietnam’s private carrier Bamboo Airways is working with IBS Software to power its passenger service system (PSS) and its fast-growing Bamboo Club loyalty program, as it continues its focus on crisis recovery and enhancing the digital customer experience. With Vietnam’s pandemic under control, and travel…

Inmarsat, the world leader in global, mobile satellite communications, unveiled the Asia Pacific (APAC) findings of its Passenger Confidence Tracker 2021, the largest and most comprehensive global survey of airline passengers since the pandemic began, including results from India. The research reveals that 91% of…

With the nationwide vaccination drive and increase in passenger confidence in air travel, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is re-opening its Terminal 1 (T1) for domestic flight operations starting October 20. Terminal 1 will cater to approximately 156 flights daily, while approx. 396 flights…

Pre-pandemic frequent flyers are ready to get back on a plane according to research from Collinson’s Priority Pass. When compared with pre-COVID travelling in 2019, 91% of Indian travellers remain eager to travel for leisure and business purposes. The global survey conducted in March 2021…

SpiceJet has for the first time made to the prestigious Skytrax "World Top 20 LCC" rankings. SpiceJet was ranked 16th in the World Top 20 LCC category at the Skytrax 2021 World Airline Awards. SpiceJet also jumped 31 places to achieve the 88th rank in…

GO FIRST (formerly known as GoAir) has introduced special packages in association with TripFactory for customers visiting EXPO 2020, one of the largest global events which got underway in Dubai. Customers can choose from two attractive packages – the GoHoliday package and Flight + Hotel…

Ethiopian Airlines has been honoured with four awards at the SKYTRAX 2021 World Airline Awards. Ethiopian has taken the crown for: Best Airline in Africa 2021 for 4th consecutive years; Best Business Class in Africa 2021 for 3rd consecutive years; Best Economy Class in Africa…

JetSetGo announced ambitious targets to develop a carbon management programme to meet its goal of making flight operations carbon neutral for all its flights by 2024. With the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation confirming a 63.5% increase in CO2 emissions by Indian airlines between 2012-19…

Rajiv Bansal IAS (NL:88) has assumed the charge of Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, vice Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, IAS (KN:85) consequent upon his superannuation on 30th September 2021. Bansal is an Indian Administrative Services Officer of 1988 batch, from Nagaland cadre.…

To give further impetus to the regional aerial connectivity, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice, SP Singh Baghel, along with Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), Rajiv Bansal virtually flagged off the first direct flight…