Unprecedented demand: Why India wants four for every extra seat allowed for Dubai airlines – Times of India

[ad_1] India has made an unprecedented demand for four seats for its carriers in exchange for each additional seat it allows Dubai-based airlines to operate in the country, according to sources familiar with the matter. Typically, international aviation trade follows a bilateral process where states reciprocally exchange rights. However, India is seeking to create a…

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Pinching the pocket: Why domestic airfares are skyrocketing by up to 229% on some routes – Times of India

[ad_1] Airfareson certain domestic routes in India have skyrocketed up to threefold in the current financial year due to reduced competition, leaving only one or two airlines operating on these routes. For example, fares for non-stop flights between Srinagar and Leh have surged by 229% between April and November, compared to the average increase of…

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Akasa Air tops on-time performance airlines list for November 2023; here’s where Indigo, Air India, SpiceJet stand – Times of India

[ad_1] Akasa Air has topped the list of airlines based on the on-time performance (OTP) matrix. According to the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Akasa Air’s OTP stood at 78.2% for the month of November 2023. Indigo came in second at 77.5%. SpiceJet had the worst OTP of 41.8%. Vistara came in third at 72.8% while…

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