Airlines

News and Trends

The Growth Of Air Travel In India: Is Consumer Confidence Back?

Over 5 lakh domestic passengers took to the skies in a single day, marking a historic figure. Pricing competitiveness, festival season, weddings and an increasing disposable income fuelled the sector's growth

News and Trends

Singapore Airlines to Invest INR 3,194.5 Crore in Tata's Merged Air India and Vistara Entity

SIA will contribute its 49 per cent stake in Vistara, as well as INR 2,058.5 crore in cash, to secure a 25.1 per cent equity share in the merged airline.

Business News

American Airlines Fined $50 Million After Investigation Reveals Passenger Mistreatment

A multi-agency investigation found that the airline routinely violated regulations meant to protect the rights of disabled passengers.

News and Trends

India's Aviation Sector Set to Soar with Three New Airlines

The new airlines have already received their No Objection Certificates (NOC) from the Civil Aviation Ministry

News and Trends

Domestic Airlines Soaring High In Overseas Air Traffic

During the month of July 2024, all operational airports handled 2,32,000 aircraft movements (excluding General Aviation Movements) and carried 32.46 million passengers

Starting a Business

This Private Jet Company Took Off Thanks to a Simple Philosophy: 'We Listen to Our Clients'

Kevin Wargo, CEO of Fly Alliance, discusses the launch and growth of the private jet charter, management, maintenance, and aircraft part sales company.

Business Models

5 Industries That Will Most Likely Never Adopt a Subscription Model

Many industries are adopting a subscription model — but these five well-known industries will probably never make the full jump.

Entrepreneurs

The Air Management Maverick: Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director & CEO, Aeroprime Group

Today, Aeroprime has worked with more than 10 airline customers with its innovative concept of airline management / General Sales Agent (GSA) services. Its client list includes major airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Avianca Group, Salam Air, Flyadeal, and Fly Arystan among others

Business News

'My Back Already Hurts': Critics Think Southwest Airlines' Newly Redesigned Seats Are Too 'Thin'

Southwest Airlines debuted its new RECARO seating for passengers last week.

Business News

An International Airline Is Starting to Weigh Passengers on an 'Anonymous' Basis

Finnair is set to roll out the option to passengers who volunteer.

Leadership

Crisis at 30,000 Feet: Grading the CEO Responses to Boeing's Mid-Flight Blowout

A breakdown of the public communications triangle between Boeing CEO, Dave Calhoun, United CEO, Scott Kirby, and Alaskian Airlines CEO, Ben Minicucci.

Business News

These Are the Most — and Least — On-Time Airlines of 2023, According to a New Report

In July 2023, ticket-selling airlines reported an on-time arrival rate of 69.6%.

Business News

A Travel Hack Beloved By Airline Passengers Nationwide Is On Its Way Out

The traditional "mileage run" may become obsolete as airlines pivot toward rewarding spending over miles flown.