Spirit Airlines shutting down: why did Spirit Airlines fail and how to get your refunds right nowSpirit shutting down: Spirit Airlines is shutting down today. Spirit grounded all flights now. Two billion dollars in debt killed the carri...
02 May, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
India craves a sweet fix for crude addiction. Can it work?India is rapidly expanding its use of ethanol, a sugar-based fuel. This strategy aims to cut reliance on imported crude oil and boost farme...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
CCI plans to check abuse in AI spaceAs an initial step, the watchdog has issued a guidance note encouraging stakeholders—including boards, management teams and decision-makers...
17 Mar, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Competition policy and regulatory tools must evolve to address emerging tech challenges: Niti Aayog member GaubaArtificial intelligence poses new competition risks, including algorithmic collusion and AI-driven entry barriers. NITI Aayog member Rajiv ...
16 Mar, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
CCI dismisses complaint against IndiGo, Air India over alleged market dominanceIndia's fair trade regulator CCI has dismissed a complaint against IndiGo and Air India. The complaint alleged unfair cancellation charges ...
11 Mar, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
More trouble for IndiGo as CCI launches inquiryIndiGo faces a new inquiry from the Competition Commission of India. This follows widespread flight cancellations earlier this month. The a...
19 Dec, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Govt says it generally refrains from regulating airfares but remains vigilantThe Indian government is monitoring airfares but generally avoids regulation to maintain market competition. Increased aircraft capacity an...
16 Dec, 2024, 09.01 PM IST
After Naveen Jindal backtracks, Go First has nowhere to goNaveen Jindal group company Jindal Power, which had submitted an expression of interest for Go First, has decided not to submit a financial...
22 Nov, 2023, 09.01 PM IST
Aviation leasing watchdog downgrading India is not a major concern: IndiGo CEO ElbersThe CEO of IndiGo, Pieter Elbers, stated that the recent downgrade of India by the aviation leasing watchdog is not a major concern. The Av...
26 Sep, 2023, 12.22 PM IST
A competitive aviation sector is truly giving wings to India's rapidly growing economyThe Indian aviation sector has become highly competitive and is thriving with new entrants such as Fly91 and state-of-the-art airports, con...
06 Aug, 2023, 10.29 PM IST
Government clears Jet-Etihad deal with some riders"The proposal has been cleared with some conditions," said Arvind Mayaram, chairman of the inter-ministerial body that vets foreign direct ...
30 Jul, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
CCI has no reason now to look into pricing of air ticketsThe fair trade regulator's comments comes against the backdrop of many airlines recently slashing airfares to attract more passengers.
16 Mar, 2013, 02.59 PM IST
MRP on air fares would be anti-competition: CCI'Whenever supply is more and demand is less, air fares fall and in lean season the airlines do decrease air fares,' CCI said in an order re...
15 Mar, 2013, 03.07 PM IST
- Corporate affairs ministry asks CCI to probe rise in air fares
The corporate affairs ministry has asked the competition regulator to probe the recent rise in air fares for possible cartelization by airl...
18 Jul, 2012, 03.16 AM IST
- DGCA's blueprint soon with powers to regulate air fares
Airfares shot up drastically, by about 200% on a few sectors, post-Diwali, forcing DGCA to issue directions on November 19, 2010.
14 Mar, 2011, 01.41 AM IST
- Avoiding collateral damage of flouting competition law
The Competition Commission of India is coming out with a set of tips for the industry to be voluntarily compliant with the country’s compet...
23 Jun, 2008, 04.57 AM IST
- Aviation M&As face tough test
Consolidation in the airline business has attracted the attention of the ministry of corporate affairs.
16 Jun, 2007, 02.20 AM IST