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Airlines

India’s SpiceJet Confirms Bid to Acquire Bankrupt Carrier GoFirst

SpiceJet's bid to acquire GoFirst signals a strategic move to strengthen its market position. However, the carrier's own operational and financial hurdles may pose integration challenges.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 week ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: India Pushes Cleanliness Standards for Tourism Businesses

While 'cleanliness is next to godliness' may not consistently reflect India's outlook, the nation is recognizing its importance to attract both domestic and international tourists. Initiatives such as the rating framework hold significant value in evaluating and enhancing the cleanliness standards of tourism establishments.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 months ago

Travel Booking

Skift India Report: G20 Summit Weekend Drives Demand for Short Getaways

Domestic airlines and hotels are reaping the benefits of the noticeable increase in bookings for weekend getaways.

Amrita Ghosh | 4 months ago

Airlines

Skift India Report: Small Aircraft to Connect Remote Regions

While more people from tier 2 and 3 towns can benefit from the next phase of the regional connectivity scheme, it needs some tweaking to generate enough enthusiasm from airlines and stakeholders.

Amrita Ghosh | 5 months ago

Tourism

Skift India Report: It’s Time to Launch ‘Incredible India 3.0’ to Resurrect Tourism Economy

Although winds of change have begun to blow for the travel and tourism sector after three long bumpy years, a concrete roadmap is needed to fully revive the industry.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

Airlines

India Daily: Air India-Vistara Merger Draws Scrutiny Over Competition Concerns

Turbulence hits Tata Group at a time when its airline has ambitious plans to modernize fleet, operational systems and revenue management, and has lined up a record order for 470 aircraft.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

Airlines

Indian Airfares Soar: What’s Behind This Year’s Surge?

Airfares in India have been sky-high, making us wonder if we need a second mortgage to afford a plane ticket. However, a glimmer of hope emerges with the reported decline in recent fares. Let's keep our fingers crossed, hoping that this positive trend blazes into affordable reality.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 7 months ago

Airlines

India Daily: High Tax Structure Is a Drag on Aviation Industry

Taxes on jet fuel are airlines’ single biggest cost, accounting for more than half the expenses for some Indian low-cost carriers. The aviation industry urgently needs relevant policy measures to address them now.

Amrita Ghosh | 7 months ago