Flight Fares
Why Indian airlines can't raise fares despite soaring passenger demand
Despite soaring passenger numbers, Indian airlines can't raise fares due to fierce competition, rising costs, and price sensitivity, leaving them struggling to stay profitable
 "Why Indian airlines can't raise fares despite soaring passenger demand")
Summer holidays: Shell out less than Rs 1,000 as base air fare on 22 routes
Imagine hopping on a quick flight for just Rs 150 as the base fare! This dream is now a reality for travelers in India, thanks to the government's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)
 "Summer holidays: Shell out less than Rs 1,000 as base air fare on 22 routes")
Israel-Iran conflict: Brace for costlier, longer flight trips, say experts
Middle East conflict: Air India, Vistara, IndiGo and some international airlines are avoiding Iranian airspace and have opted for alternative paths for their flights to the West
 "Israel-Iran conflict: Brace for costlier, longer flight trips, say experts")
12 flight diverted, over 30 delayed at Delhi airport due to dense fog
Two flights were diverted and nearly 30 flights delayed at the Delhi airport on Tuesday morning due to dense fog. One flight each of IndiGo and SpiceJet were diverted to Jaipur, an official said. As per information available on the Delhi airport website, around 30 flights have been delayed in the morning. In a post on X, DIAL gave a fog alert at around 0730 hrs saying that while landing and takeoffs continue at the Delhi airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected. CAT III pertains to operating flights when the visibility is quite low. "Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information. Any inconvenience caused is deeply regretted," the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) said in the post.
 "12 flight diverted, over 30 delayed at Delhi airport due to dense fog")
Flights cancelled, airfares jump 52-171% as rainfall batters Chennai
Domestic carriers have offered a fee waiver on flight cancellations or rescheduling of the impacted flights to their passengers
 "Flights cancelled, airfares jump 52-171% as rainfall batters Chennai")
Under a third of those cancelling flights due to Omicron got refund: Report
Less than one-third of the people who cancelled their flights owing to the emergence of the Omicron variant-led third pandemic wave were able to receive refunds, according to an online survey.
 "Under a third of those cancelling flights due to Omicron got refund: Report")
India doubles frequency on India-UK route to 30 flights per week
Move follows public outcry over the significant rise in airfares on the route
 "India doubles frequency on India-UK route to 30 flights per week")
Top headlines: Amazon goes to SC against Future, India and China cool off
Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
 "Top headlines: Amazon goes to SC against Future, India and China cool off")
IndiGo to give 25% fare discount to healthcare workers till end of 2020
The nurses and doctors will be required to provide valid hospital IDs at the time of check-in as a proof of their identity, the airline said
 "IndiGo to give 25% fare discount to healthcare workers till end of 2020")
Get ready for social distancing when you fly next after lockdown ends
From elimination of middle seat to thermal screening air travel to see new normal
 "Get ready for social distancing when you fly next after lockdown ends")
Flight fares dip two weeks prior to festive season, says study
Bengaluru still remains an expensive route for last minute travellers
