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1 in 4 flights in South Korea delayed in 2024 due to air traffic congestion
Seoul, Feb 10: One in four flights operated by South Korean airlines last year experienced delays in flight departures or arrivals, government data showed on Monday.
Air travel made easy: Digi Yatra app crosses 10 million downloads
Bengaluru, February 4: Digi Yatra, India's pioneering air travel app, has achieved a significant milestone by crossing 10 million downloads. This remarkable feat underscores the app's growing popularity and its transformative impact on the air travel experience in India.
This Budget propels us toward our vision of Viksit Bharat 2047: Ram Mohan Naidu
New Delhi, February 1: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu welcomed the announcements made in the Union Budget, saying that this Budget propels us toward our vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
IndiGo ramps up Prayagraj capacity significantly during Mahakumbh
New Delhi, January 30: With rising demand for Prayragraj flights, IndiGo airline has further increased its flights and seat capacity significantly to/from the Sangram city during the period in which the city hosts the Mahakumbh Mela 2025.
The Rise of Budget Airlines: A New Era in Affordable Travel
WISTON, England, Jan 23: The aviation industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation driven by the surge of budget airlines. This trend has not only made air travel more accessible but has also reshaped consumer expectations and industry standards.
India's airlines log 6 pc rise in traffic with 16 crore flyers on domestic routes in 2024
New Delhi, Jan 23: India’s domestic air passenger traffic rose by 6.12 per cent to 16.13 crore in 2024 from 15.2 crore in the previous year, according to the latest data compiled by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
Foggy weather disrupts flight, train services in Delhi
New Delhi, January 22: Foggy weather disrupted train and flight services in Delhi on Wednesday.
Mumbai International Airport witnesses highest-ever passenger traffic with 54.8 million passengers in CY2024
New Delhi, January 16: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) witnessed about 54.8 million passengers during the year, closing 2024 on a high note, as per an official release.
Mahakumbh 2025: Air India to operate daily Delhi-Prayagraj flights as demand surges
New Delhi, Jan 14: National carrier Air India on Tuesday announced daily flights between Delhi and Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh 2025, the world's largest spiritual gathering, as the demand surges at both domestic and international fronts.
UAE: Sharjah Airport welcomes over 17.1 million passengers in 2024
Sharjah, January 14: The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) announced that Sharjah International Airport welcomed a total of 17,101,725 passengers in 2024, marking an impressive 11.4 per cent increase compared to 15,356,212 passengers in 2023.
Flights delayed, cancelled at Chennai airport due to Bhogi festival smoke
Chennai, Jan 13: The Chennai airport cancelled the arrival of three Indigo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Monday morning due to poor visibility caused by smoke from the burning of old clothes and tyres during the Bhogi festival.
Air passenger traffic surges nearly 20 pc in South Korea on overseas travel
Seoul, Jan 12: South Korea's air passenger traffic jumped sharply from a year earlier in 2024, nearly reaching the pre-pandemic level on increased overseas travel, data showed on Sunday.
Cambodia's national airline officially changes its name to Air Cambodia
Phnom Penh, Jan 10: Cambodia's national flag carrier Cambodia Angkor Air has been rebranded as Air Cambodia.
Dense fog in Delhi-NCR affects over 160 flights, delays 50 trains
New Delhi, Jan 5: Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday, reducing visibility and hitting flight and train operations.
DXB set for record-breaking start to 2025 with 4.3m guests in 15 days
Dubai, January 4: Dubai International (DXB) is on track to welcome 4.3 million guests in the first 15 days of the year, setting the stage for its busiest January yet. Daily traffic is projected to peak on 3rd January, with over 311,000 guests expected.
Aviation ministry conducts consultations with all stakeholder to ensure preparedness for fog
New Delhi, January 1: To ensure preparedness for the fog season, Ministry of Civil Aviation conducted a series of consultations over the past two months with all stakeholders including airlines, security agencies and airport operators.