5 world market themes for the week aheadMarkets are optimistic as U.S. President Trump signals an end to the Iran war. Talks may resume soon. However, upcoming economic data could...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Empty plane seats next to youDiscovering an empty seat beside you on a flight brings unparalleled joy. It offers extra legroom and personal space, transforming a crampe...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
IPL final yatraIt's the IPL Final, and a man makes his way to his seat in the VIP box overlooking the field. He sits down, noticing that the seat next to ...
31 May, 2024, 10.57 PM IST
Leaving the middle seat empty on planes can reduce the spread of Covid, says new studyThe study supports the response of airlines that limited seating early in the pandemic.
15 Apr, 2021, 07.11 PM IST
Vistara passengers can book two seats to maintain social distancing in aircraftThis scheme will not just help airlines earn extra revenues but will also provide an opportunity to passengers, who want to fly with the ad...
07 Jul, 2020, 12.45 PM IST
Supreme Court upholds the Bombay HC order to allow airlines to book middle seatsOn Friday, the division bench of the Supreme Court had dismissed the plea filed by the Air India pilot with the observation that they are n...
26 Jun, 2020, 07.59 PM IST
Bombay HC allows airlines to book middle seats, but with conditionsDGCA has ordered airlines to try to keep middle seats vacant in flights but if booked, the carriers should provide the passenger in the mid...
15 Jun, 2020, 06.05 PM IST
Flying in the time of Covid: Both caught in the middle, for nowAirlines and passengers must find the middle ground on seat distancing.
04 Jun, 2020, 08.12 AM IST
No evidence yet of coronavirus transmission onboard plane: IndiGo CEORonojoy Dutta's comments against the backdrop of instances of some passengers, who had taken flights after resumption of domestic air servi...
02 Jun, 2020, 10.23 PM IST
Turbulence ahead: Middle seat muddle gets a new wrapThe muddle over the middle seat got more complicated as the Directorate General of Civil Aviation ordered airlines to either try and keep m...
02 Jun, 2020, 07.35 AM IST
Supreme Court allows Air India to fly for ten days with middle seats filled in scheduled aircraft"You should be worried about the health of citizens, not about the health of commercial airlines,"the top court told Solicitor General Tush...
25 May, 2020, 12.48 PM IST
Bombay High Court seeks reply from Air India on plea over safety measures in flightsThe Bombay High Court has sought a response from the Air India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on a petition of an AI ...
24 May, 2020, 01.36 PM IST
Empty middle seat? Depends on which country you are flying inTravellers, airlines and airports are grappling with a hodgepodge of rules put in place during the pandemic that will make flying different...
19 May, 2020, 11.35 AM IST
Post COVID-19, flying will be the safest mode of travel: AirbusThese observations are part of a Airbus’ project to allay fear of fliers, who would be apprehensive about flying in the post-COVID19 world....
11 May, 2020, 04.51 PM IST
Global airlines body IATA backs face masks for safe flyingIATA's medical advisor David Powell said that wearing masks and face coverings onboard would be part of a range of measures including scree...
05 May, 2020, 07.55 PM IST
Want to fly after this lockdown? Get a doctor's certificateA team of airport and airline officials, doctors and government bureaucrats will soon discuss these and other measures to ensure passenger ...
29 Apr, 2020, 09.49 AM IST
Air India planning to introduce new seating segment 'premium economy'Air India has plans to introduce a new seating segment 'premium economy' on its domestic all- economy flights from the middle of February.
05 Feb, 2014, 05.40 PM IST