Additionally current services on the Brussels-Lyon sector have been enhanced from three to six flights weekly.

New Delhi : In view of the high terror threats, a new set of security guidelines would be issued in the next few days for helicopter operators to report mandatorily to the local police before making landings at any unscheduled place.

New Delhi : Realising that the economic slowdown has put low-cost carriers (LCC) at an advantage over full service ones, Naresh Goyal-owned Jet Airways has decided to expand its budget segment. The airline, which runs Sahara-turned-JetLite as its LCC, is now introducing another all-economy service – Jet Airways Konnect. Jet Konnect will operate 54 flights daily on 19 routes, connecting 38 cities with Jet livery from Friday. Jet Konnect-plus-JetLite will account for 45% of the group’s entire capacity.

With new flight plan system, national carrier hopes to save Rs 80 crore and lower its carbon emissions as well

SPICEJET is looking at acquiring a domestic low-cost carrier (LCC) and diluting minority stake to a foreign carrier, according to its chief executive officer.

HALF-a-dozen new regional airlines are expected to start operations this year, despite a majority of the existing companies recording a combined loss of over Rs 10,000 crore. Star Aviation, Zav Airways, King Airways and a cargo carrier have received permission to import aircraft and start operations in the country.