Page 16 - Latest Updates on Hardeep Singh Puri
International flights to resume if states, aviation sector onboard: Puri
Those decisions will be taken by the governments after looking at their domestic situation, he said at a webinar titled Reposing the Faith in Flying' organised by the GMR group
 "International flights to resume if states, aviation sector onboard: Puri")
Over 70,000 returned to India, 17k flew out on Vande Mission flights: Puri
'Vande Bharat' mission is a Government of India's initiative to bring home Indian nationals stranded in various parts of the world due to restrictions over air travel to contain Covid-19 spread
DGCA asks airlines to check door seals to avoid pressurisation snags
To avoid the recurrence of such incidents and improve operational safety all the airlines are required to ensure meticulous adherence to the inspection procedures
 "DGCA asks airlines to check door seals to avoid pressurisation snags")
Consumer rights body urges govt to revise air ticket refund rules
Mumbai Grahak Panchayat writes to civil aviation minister today following UNCTAD advisory to member states on the issue
 "Consumer rights body urges govt to revise air ticket refund rules")
Why aviation regulator is not forcing airlines to keep middle seat empty
DGCA was forced to relook at the middle seat policy after an Air India pilot had challenged the regulator's protocol, in Bombay high court, which allowed airlines to book all seats.
Keep middle seats vacant to the extent possible: DGCA tells airlines
India resumed its domestic passenger flights from May 25 after a gap of two months due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown
 "Keep middle seats vacant to the extent possible: DGCA tells airlines")
Over 30,000 rescued under Vande Bharat Mission till May 25: Hardeep Puri
India had launched the largest evacuation exercise to repatriate Indians stranded abroad due to coronavirus-induced lockdown
 "Over 30,000 rescued under Vande Bharat Mission till May 25: Hardeep Puri")
Flights resumption: States' rules put a damper on air travel schedules
Airline executives say occupancy was only 50-55% on Tuesday
428 domestic flights operated on Monday, not 832: Aviation Ministry
The figures shared by the ministry through the excel sheet on the total number of Monday's flights were lower than the figures shared by Puri on Monday evening
 "428 domestic flights operated on Monday, not 832: Aviation Ministry")
Govt allows domestic air services by non-scheduled, private operators
Hardeep Singh Puri said 39,231 passengers travelled by the flights and the number would increase further with the resumption of operations in Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal
 "Govt allows domestic air services by non-scheduled, private operators")
Best of BS Opinion: Unemployment rate at 24.3%, confusion in air, and more
Business Standard opinion pieces for the day talk about various aspects of the Covid crisis
 "Best of BS Opinion: Unemployment rate at 24.3%, confusion in air, and more")
'How do I get a printout?' New flying rules test some passengers' patience
India resumed commercial domestic flights on Monday after a gap of two months and the first day saw high cancellations and nervous passengers trying to adapt to the new normal of flying.
Over 500 flights take off, but states create plane confusion at airports
Maharashtra clears air, says short-term visitors exempt from isolation
 "Over 500 flights take off, but states create plane confusion at airports")
Confusion in air
Aviation ministry should have taken states on board
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Bravehearts on board
What happens after the initial pent-up demand for air travel wanes?
Here's how the first day of resumption of domestic flights panned out
Delhi airport had as many as 80 flight cancellations, infuriating passengers. It would interest you to know that Delhi airport was supposed to handle around 380 domestic flights today
 "Here's how the first day of resumption of domestic flights panned out")
Amid coronavirus crisis, states set to ground Centre's flight plan
Maharashtra blocks operations; others suggest quarantine for passengers
 "Amid coronavirus crisis, states set to ground Centre's flight plan")
Hopeful of starting international flights before August, says Hardeep Puri
All scheduled commercial passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 25 when the Modi government imposed a lockdown to contain the novel cornavirus pandemic
Flying on clipped wings
Capping airline fares is unnecessary
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Delhi-Mumbai no more than Rs 10,000 as govt sets limits on airfares
No food on board, carriers to provide safety equipment; passengers can only do web check-in, must have Aarogya Setu app in order to fly
