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US carriers spent $6. 5B on fuel in April; global profit forecast is cut nearly in halfAirlines are facing a fuel price shock. U.S. carriers spent over six billion dollars on jet fuel in April, a significant jump from last yea...
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer faresAirline ticket prices and baggage fees have surged, impacting the value of travel rewards for summer trips. While dynamic pricing makes awa...
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternativesSpirit Airlines has ceased operations, leaving many Americans struggling to find affordable flights. Rising jet fuel costs, inflation, and ...
Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to peopleThe Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substanti...
Who is Hunter Peterson: Man behind the viral ‘Let’s Buy Spirit Airlines’ campaign that drew $214 million in pledged crowdfundingA viral online campaign, 'Let's Buy Spirit,' emerged after Spirit Airlines ceased operations, proposing public crowdfunding to revive the c...
Govt negotiated with airlines to limit Hajj fare hike despite regional tensions: Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the government intervened to reduce Hajj airfare hikes, bringing them down from an airline-propo...
Airport operators urge MoCA for urgent relief amid 25% cut charges to compensate revenue lossAirport operators are requesting urgent government support. A 25 percent cut in landing and parking fees for domestic flights has impacted ...
The energy shock at 35,000 feet is burning a hole in your pocketAs aviation fuel prices reach a new high globally, the airline industry is feeling the crunch, with ticket prices climbing and schedules be...
Iran war could make petroleum products from clothes to crayons more costlyGlobal oil disruptions are making everyday items more expensive. From plush toys to bandages, the cost of materials derived from petroleum ...
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?A looming jet fuel shortage in Europe and Asia, triggered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, could significantly disr...
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swingTravelers face higher airfares and fewer flights due to volatile oil prices. Airlines are cutting schedules and increasing fees, impacting ...
Government uses special provision to reduce airport landing and parking charges by 25%To support the beleaguered airline industry, airports are rolling out a temporary 25% discount on landing and parking fees for domestic fli...
Beyond Big Four: Indian students are dumping default study abroad settingsIndian students are diversifying study abroad destinations beyond the US, UK, Canada, and Australia due to stricter visa rules, rising cost...
Seat fees are not the real problemIndia's aviation regulator has paused a directive mandating free seat selection for 60% of seats, opting for a broader review. This decisio...
West Asia conflict disrupts travel plans: How to claim flight and hotel refunds and avoid booking lossesAs the West Asia crisis cuts into vacation plans and budgets, there’s still time to reschedule your trip and claim refunds.
Bhutan plans on reducing 'expensive' airfares to boost tourismAccording to country's Finance Minister, this step would result in uptick of travellers to the country and increase the number of visitors ...
Airfares in India projected to increase by 8.7% in 2018Domestic demand is increasing, particularly in China and India, putting additional pricing pressure on key markets in both, according to th...
Domestic airfares may increase on revision of passenger services feeOf this shortfall, the state-owned AAI has a deficit of Rs 150 crore a year that it pays from its own corpus. The rest is borne by the priv...
- AI, Kingfisher reduce fares for domestic, international routes
Air India and Kingfisher on Tuesday cut airfares by Rs 350-500 on each ticket in the domestic routes with immediate effect. The cut was eve...
- Congestion surcharge is no tax, says govt
Domestic airlines including Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Simplify Deccan may come under fire from the government for misleading pas...