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We still remember, a decade ago return flights from Delhi to Mumbai were available for less than Rs 4,000 on budget carriers such as indigo (these are now three times the amount). The budget carriers were really good options as they were super cheap when compared to <keyword id="6360137" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="kingfisher">Kingfisher</keyword>, <keyword id="6358200" type="CITY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Jet-Airways">Jet Airways</keyword>, <keyword id="4637" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="40" keywordseo="Sahara">Sahara</keyword> and Air India. However, the segregation between a budget airline and a luxury one became thinner and thinner as the years passed by. 
 Another reason why the budget players flourished hard is because the upper class of airlines (such as Sahara and Kingfisher) either shut down or got acquired by someone else. This enabled the budget airlines to expand further and in the process increase prices as other airlines were biting the dust. Fuels costs are also a problem and the direct impact was and is being borne by the consumers. But, things are changing rapidly. More international players such as <keyword id="86568" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Air-Asia">Air Asia</keyword> have stepped onto the Indian turf to begin a fresh round of price wars. 
 
Air Asia has started operation in 5-6 cities in India including Goa, Bangalore and Chennai. And the prices they are offering are quite low. In many cases cheaper than the closest Indian budget airlines. This has forced the others to follow suite and lower their respective prices as well. For the consumers it is a victory as the charges have been increasing at a steady pace. 
 
This will make air travel a little better. Many reports suggest, Indian budget airlines will try to woo the customers with cheaper airfares and perks such as extra baggage allowance. The industry and carriers do deny these reports. Air specialists and check-in experts on the other hand do say, one cannot refute that these things have happened in the past and can possibly happen again. Priority check-in and preferential seating for regular travellers can also come to light. 
 After Air Asia, budget airlines such as <keyword id="204033" type="COMPANY" weightage="40" keywordseo="Tiger-Airways">Tiger Airways</keyword> and few gulf carriers are also looking at India as a lucrative market to expand business. Moreover, getting a ticket on trains is becoming harder by the day, flights become an easy way to travel. With increasing demand the south-east Asian and Gulf air operators can easily eat in to the swelling pie. 
 
The challenge and way ahead for Indian players is seeming slightly tough. They need to wake up and smell the reality. They are not alone anymore and with relaxed norms in India for multi-nationals they can lose a lot of business if they are not ready.

Air Asia Sparked A Price War. The Airline Sector Is Heating
Up.

<ul><li>SpiceJet is all set to introduce SpiceBiz as India’s first business-budget hybrid service from May 11. </li><li>The budget business <keyword id="6367662" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="flights">flights</keyword> will operate in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. </li><li>SpiceBiz will charge 30%-40% less than what other airlines charge for their business class service, reports Times of India. </li></ul>SpiceJet is moving in on the grounded <keyword id="6358200" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="jet-airways">Jet Airways</keyword>' assets and business, both. It launched a business-budget hybrid flight service called SpiceBiz using ten Boeing 737s it acquired from Jet. The bookings for SpiceBiz are open for flights from May 11. SpiceJet has already reconfigured the acquired Boeing aircraft into twin business class, and economy. The Gurgaon-based low-cost airline claims that it is the first such offering in the country, which provides elements of luxury within budget. Jet’s closure has left a lacuna in the premium side of the airline business, as it was known for its first-class business service. Spice’s hybrid service will offer twin seats, gourmet meals and beverages, priority check-in and boarding, lounge access, along with options for excess baggage. <div type="twitter" handle="flyspicejet" handlename="SpiceJet" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1096301864688136192/5wl3Mj7u_normal.png" favoritecount="49" retweetcount="11" status="SpiceJet presents SpiceBiz, a business class experience for the discerning flyer! We’re blending superior service -… https://t.co/YVcxTAgboI" createdat="1557308015000" id="1126057550292688896"></div>
 At a good fare The <keyword id="7613710" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="budget-business-flights">budget-business flights</keyword> will operate across major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.SpiceBiz’s fares could be 30%-40% lower than business class fares of other airlines, reported Times of India. Spice, which is already operating 20 of B737s acquired from Jet, plans to increase this number to 22. In the future, it could operate 40 such. Many airlines including SpiceJet and Air India have been leveraging on the shutdown of Jet Airways, and acquired their coveted flying slots at some of India’s busiest airports. Other airlines have acquired its flights too, reported Times of India.

SpiceJet introduces India’s first budget-business flights with Jet’s Boeing 737s

(Photo Source: wikipedia.org) <ul><li>Indian consumer forum has asked the budget carrier, <keyword id="6354706" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="IndiGo">IndiGo</keyword>, to pay ₹25,000 ($348) as compensation for cancelling a passenger’s flight minutes before the departure in 2016. </li><li>A jury found no genuine reason for the airline to refuse the passenger from boarding, and ordered the airline to also revert the charges for the original ticket and the alternate ticket amounting to ₹9,729 in total. </li><li>Last year, over 512,000 domestic passengers in India faced inconvenience due to cancellations in the first four months of the year alone.</li></ul>Two years after IndiGo Airlines reportedly refused a male passenger from boarding a flight from Hyderabad to Chennai despite clearing all essential security checks, a district consumer forum has now asked the budget carrier to refund the total flight costs along with a compensation of ₹25,000, Times of India <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/indigo-ordered-to-pay-flyer-rs-25000-for-refusing-boarding/articleshow/67008781.cms?UTM_Source=Google_Newsstand&amp;UTM_Campaign=RSS_Feed&amp;UTM_Medium=Referral&amp;from=mdr">reported</a>. Looking through the complaint, the consumer forum said that they found no genuine reason for denying the passenger boarding. The forum claimed that the complainant, could only manage to be at the boarding gate after the gates were closed. Kumar, the complainant had to reportedly take an alternate flight on his own, and lodged complaints about the incident. IndiGo, on the other hand, <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/indigo-ordered-to-pay-flyer-rs-25000-for-refusing-boarding/articleshow/67008781.cms?UTM_Source=Google_Newsstand&amp;UTM_Campaign=RSS_Feed&amp;UTM_Medium=Referral&amp;from=mdr">reportedly</a> had sought to have the case dismissed over a technicality — that it was filed against IndiGo and not InterGlobe Aviation — its registered name. The decision is significant as India’s <keyword id="6368649" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="civil-aviation">civil aviation</keyword> authorities appear to be taking note and acting on flyer complaints about unwarranted cancellations. In 2016, Indian civil aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/airlines-to-pay-huge-compensation-for-flight-cancellation-or-denying-boarding-to-flier/articleshow/53254485.cms">guidelines</a> on cancellation and denying boarding by airlines saying that the airlines will have to provide compensation to the flyer in such cases. According to the norms then formulated, airlines are supposed to pay a compensation of up to ₹20,000 in case of refused boarding while for a cancelled or delayed flight, the airline is bound to pay up to ₹10,000 to the flyer. Last year, over 512,000 domestic passengers in India faced inconvenience due to cancellations and refused boarding with airlines, <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/what-are-your-rights-when-flying/articleshow/59080161.cms">according to</a> DGCA stats for first four month of the year. This maybe due to the airlines making bookings beyond availability, ET <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/personal-finance-news/what-are-your-rights-when-flying/articleshow/59080161.cms">reported earlier</a>. As per the aviation norms, a person can claim monetary compensation from airlines for denied boarding if the ticket is confirmed and the passenger is available at the time of boarding, it said. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indian-government-to-review-indigo-spicejet-policies-to-charge-for-web-check-in-after-flyers-protest/articleshow/66805080.cms">Indian government to review IndiGo, Spicejet policies to charge for web check-in after flyers protest</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indian-railways-had-the-best-response-to-budget-airlines-in-india-charging-for-online-check-ins/articleshow/66820936.cms">Indian Railways had the best response to budget airlines in India charging for online check-ins</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-largest-passenger-airline-just-posted-its-first-ever-quarterly-loss-since-going-public-and-its-results-reflect-the-larger-woes-of-the-countrys-aviation-sector/articleshow/66362156.cms">India’s largest passenger airline just posted its first ever quarterly loss since going public — and its results reflect the larger woes of the country’s aviation sector</a>

India’s consumer court has begun cracking down on budget airlines denying boarding to passengers

(Photo Source: wikimedia.org) <ul><li>India’s airlines including <keyword id="6358200" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="jet-airways">Jet Airways</keyword>, <keyword id="6354706" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="IndiGo">IndiGo</keyword>, Vistara and <keyword id="2573" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Air-India">Air India</keyword> are all reportedly offering discounted fares on domestic and <keyword id="131277" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="international-flights">international flights</keyword>. </li><li>On Wednesday, Vistara announced a ‘24-hours-sale’ open to all passengers booking economy, premium economy and business class for domestic travel. </li><li>Air India says it will make certain flight services operational late night, with an all-inclusive starting fare of ₹1,000 on certain domestic flights. </li><li>The budget carrier IndiGo, recently announced daily non-stop flights operating from Bhopal to Hyderabad and Jabalpur to Hyderabad, with effect from 5 January, 2019. These services will operate at a starting cost of ₹1,999. </li></ul>To take on growing competition and boost sales, several airlines in India including Jet Airways, IndiGo and Air India have introduced steep discounts and sales <keyword id="6407042" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="offers">offers</keyword>. Budget carriers — Jet Airways, IndiGo and Vistara — have all announced <a href="https://www.ndtv.com/business/jet-airways-indigo-air-india-offer-flight-tickets-from-1-000-rupees-discount-offers-compared-here-1956625">discounts on</a> domestic and international flights. Here are some of the deals: Vistara Budget carrier Vistara — a Tata Sons and Singapore airlines joint venture — has rolled out a ‘24-hours-only’ sale offer, which it says will include flights with fares starting from ₹999. The sale will be open on 12 December 2018 for travel between 27 December, 2018 to 10 April, 2019. Air India India’s national carrier, Air India, is offering air tickets at a starting price of ₹1,000 for several domestic routes. However, with this deal, the services will be <a href="http://www.airindia.in/">operational</a> late at night. These will be serviceable only on Bengaluru-Ahmedabad, Delhi-Coimbatore and Delhi-Goa routes. Jet Airways Meanwhile, Jet Airways<a href="https://www.ndtv.com/business/jet-airways-indigo-air-india-offer-flight-tickets-from-1-000-rupees-discount-offers-compared-here-1956625"> has announced </a>more flights operational across its domestic and international network from ₹2,398 onwards. But, the fares proposed by Jet Airways are applicable only on selected flight tickets for passengers travelling in economy class. It has also cut down some other fares, with a starting price of ₹1,313, valid over a period of 12 months for several domestic flights. IndiGo The budget carrier IndiGo has announced discounted daily non-stop flights operating from Bhopal to Hyderabad and Jabalpur to Hyderabad, with effect from 5 January, 2019. The services will operate at a starting cost of ₹1,999. The offers have been rolled out on the official website of the airlines. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/an-ongoing-salary-row-reportedly-forced-indias-jet-airways-to-cancel-over-a-dozen-flights-as-its-pilots-called-in-sick/articleshow/66918125.cms">An ongoing salary row reportedly forced India’s Jet Airways to cancel over a dozen flights as its pilots called in ‘sick’</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-owner-of-jet-airways-is-reportedly-trying-to-secure-a-rescue-deal-with-partner-etihad-to-avoid-losing-control-of-his-struggling-airline/articleshow/66808564.cms">The owner of Jet Airways is reportedly trying to secure a rescue deal with partner Etihad to avoid losing control of his struggling airline</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-largest-passenger-airline-just-posted-its-first-ever-quarterly-loss-since-going-public-and-its-results-reflect-the-larger-woes-of-the-countrys-aviation-sector/articleshow/66362156.cms">India’s largest passenger airline just posted its first ever quarterly loss since going public — and its results reflect the larger woes of the country’s aviation sector</a>

Airlines in India are raining discounts on domestic and international flights

(Photo Source: pixabay.com) <ul><li>Amid the outcry against budget airlines in India charging for online check-ins, state-owned <keyword id="6355455" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="indian-railways">Indian Railways</keyword> took to Twitter to remind travellers of the benefits taking trains over flights including its free web check-in and cheaper tariffs. </li><li>It also highlighted that by using the railways, passengers can avoid “long queues” for baggage check-ins and reduce their carbon footprint </li><li>Since the backlash from flyers, IndiGo has released a clarification that the web check-in policy for the airlines has not been changed and the flyers can still pre-book seats as per the availability.</li></ul>Amid the outcry against budget airlines in India charging for online check-ins, state-owned Indian Railways took to Twitter to list the <a href="https://www.financialexpress.com/infrastructure/railways/indian-railways-takes-witty-dig-at-indigo-other-airlines-over-web-checkin-lists-reasons-to-travel-by-trains/1394356/">benefits</a> of “good old railways” over taking flights such as its free web check-in, cheaper tariffs and lower carbon footprint. Recently, budget airlines IndiGo and Spicejet announced that they will begin charging for online check-in services that led to many flyers complaining on social media, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indian-government-to-review-indigo-spicejet-policies-to-charge-for-web-check-in-after-flyers-protest/articleshow/66805080.cms">prompting</a> even the Indian government to review the move. On Monday, the Indian Railways tweeted, “No need to pay extra charges for web check-ins. No long queues for checking in your luggage. Avoid unreasonable tariff &amp; reduce your carbon footprint by travelling on the good old Indian Railways at affordable rates.” along with a detailed infographic. 
 
 
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 Since the backlash from flyers, IndiGo has issued a <a href="https://www.livemint.com/Companies/nZ7GK9IWW6M0sK990m2qYI/IndiGo-flights-web-checkin-free-seats-charges.html">clarification</a> that the web check-in policy for the airlines has not been changed and the flyers can still pre-book the free seats available during web check-in, if they have no specific preference. The price will only be applicable for selecting seats in advance. It had earlier said that its new policy went into effect in Mid-November. Airlines in India have been struggling of late because of higher fuel prices and rising operational costs, prompting many airlines to look at ways to cut costs or increase revenue. Indian Railways appears to be increasingly capitalising on the opportunity to woo airline passengers. Last week, it increased the number of coaches on trains between Mumbai and Delhi after a runway shut down at the Delhi airport, leading to escalating airline fares, PTI reported. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indian-government-to-review-indigo-spicejet-policies-to-charge-for-web-check-in-after-flyers-protest/articleshow/66805080.cms">Indian government to review IndiGo, Spicejet policies to charge for web check-in after flyers protest</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-cash-strapped-national-carrier-to-raise-850-million-by-selling-seven-aircraft/articleshow/66710092.cms">India’s cash-strapped national carrier to raise $850 million by selling seven aircraft</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-indian-government-is-planning-a-rescue-package-for-the-aviation-sector-as-the-losses-pile-up/articleshow/65681289.cms">The Indian government is planning a rescue package for the aviation sector as the losses pile up</a>

Indian Railways had the best response to budget airlines in India charging for online check-ins

<ul><li>The <keyword id="6355725" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="tata-group">Tata Group</keyword> has shown interest in acquiring the assets of the now bankrupt <keyword id="6358200" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="jet-airways">Jet Airways</keyword> as well as <keyword id="2573" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Air-India">Air India</keyword> in the past. </li><li>State-owned Air India might also be on the block as soon as October this year. </li><li>Both airlines have something to offer to Tatas, while posing some serious challenges. </li></ul>It is not every day that an acquirer gets to choose between two country’s largest airline companies to acquire. But the country’s oldest business house, Tata Group is in that lucky position. Two top airlines are on the block--one of them is the bankrupt Jet Airways and loss-making Air India. Both of them present a unique opportunity to the Tata Group who already have interests in two airlines. They own domestic carrier Vistara which was launched in 2015, and have controlling stake in AirAsia India. Not the best Yet, this is not enough for the group which has flagship companies in every sector like TCS which is IT service leader, Trent which is a top retailer. In January, the combined number of passengers that they flew over 1.1 million passengers with a combined market share of 8%. However, the leaders are someone else. IndiGo was the undisputed leader in the market with a 40% share, in times when Jet was still flying. For Tatas to become one of the big players, it needs a push. Much bigger than the funds they are infusing into Vistara, which they own along with Singapore Airlines. This April, it had infused ₹900 crore into the company so that it could buy more aircraft. Vistara’s chairman Bhaskar Bhat had <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/vistara-will-continue-to-develop-its-network-in-india-abroad-mum-on-tata-groups-stand-on-jet-bhaskar-bhat/articleshow/68881116.cms?from=mdr">then also said </a>that it will concentrate on acquiring flying slots and aircraft, as he refused to comment on why they did not put in an expression of interest (EoI) called for Jet Airways lenders. Yet, the rumours of Tata’s interest in ‘acquiring’ an airline refuse to die down. After Jet went into bankruptcy,<a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/with-jet-in-nclt-hangar-assets-on-tata-radar/articleshow/70017183.cms"> reports said</a> that their interest is renewed. And that they’re interested in Jet’s international flying rights and aircraft, as they see no ‘value’ in buying the company right away. Budget Bonanza This changed status of Jet also goes with Vistara’s plans to expanding fleet and slots. But the Budget changed the game yet again. The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that they will revive divestment of 100% stake in Air India. Later, reports said that this might happen in the next few months, which could be on the back of the fact that the airline is scrambling to pay salaries month after month. Tatas have a long-standing connection with Air India. For one, the airline was started by its legendary group head J R D Tata. It was nationalised during the Second World War, and taken over by the government in a pre-independence era. Sentiments aside, gaining control on the top airline which has a market share of 12.8% (which might have increased after Jet was grounded), can propel Tatas close to the second slot, and will be able to compete with IndiGo. Air India however comes with a massive debt of over ₹29,400 crore, some part of it could pass it on to the buyer. Jet’s debt is much lower at around ₹8,500 crore. But there are benefits that a ‘big player’ can bring. “In our view, Jet’s cessation of services has left a void in the full-service offering,” said a report by Citi commenting on relaxation of FDI norms in the aviation industry in the Budget. And, a big move might help Tatas soar to new heights in the sector.

The Tata Group has two airlines and two more to choose from—Air India and Jet Airways

<ul><li>According to data from the Directorate General of Civil <keyword id="31907" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aviation">Aviation</keyword> (DGCA), Indian passengers have taken more international flights than domestic, with the rate of growth for overseas travel at 12.8% in November. </li><li>This is for the first time in over a year that the number of international passengers surpassed domestic ones. </li><li>The report has also shown that the domestic airlines recorded 786 passenger related complaints with <keyword id="2573" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Air-India">Air India</keyword> having the maximum share at 247.</li></ul>India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) recently revealed numbers on air traffic — domestic and international for the month of November. According to the stats, for the month of November, Indian passengers took more international flights than domestic. This is for the first time in 15 months that the number of international passengers surpassed domestic ones, with international passenger traffic growing by <a href="https://www.bloombergquint.com/charts/overseas-air-travel-outpaces-domestic-traffic-first-time-in-15-months">12.8%</a> compared to previous month. On the other hand, <a href="http://dgca.nic.in/reports/Traffic-ind.htm">domestic air passenger traffic</a> rose by nearly 11% for the month compared to previous month accounting to 11.64 million, which was the lowest over the last four years. For the eleven months until November, the domestic airlines registered a year-on-year growth of 19.21%. Overall, the domestic air passenger traffic was the lowest in the fourth quarter in 2018. Airlines in India have been pushing consumer-friendly app bookings and various discounts on their domestic and international flights to attract flyers. The DGCA report also highlighted cancellations and delays pertaining to the number of passengers booking air travel in India. The state-owned national carrier Air India made maximum number of cancellations on domestic routes at 2.74% while <keyword id="2467342" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Vistara">Vistara</keyword> made the least number of cancellations at the rate of 0.15%. India’s domestic airlines recorded 786 passenger-related complaints, with Air India seeing the maximum share at 247, said the report. Separately, India’s <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-consumer-court-has-begun-cracking-down-on-budget-airlines-denying-boarding-to-passengers/articleshow/67020649.cms">consumer court</a> has also started enforcing strict rules for the aviation industry. It recently asked the budget carrier, <keyword id="6354706" type="DEFINITION" weightage="20" keywordseo="IndiGo">IndiGo</keyword>, to refund the total flight costs along with a compensation for denying boarding of a passenger with no valid reason. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-consumer-court-has-begun-cracking-down-on-budget-airlines-denying-boarding-to-passengers/articleshow/67020649.cms">India’s consumer court has begun cracking down on budget airlines denying boarding to passengers</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indias-largest-passenger-airline-just-posted-its-first-ever-quarterly-loss-since-going-public-and-its-results-reflect-the-larger-woes-of-the-countrys-aviation-sector/articleshow/66362156.cms">India’s largest passenger airline just posted its first ever quarterly loss since going public — and its results reflect the larger woes of the country’s aviation sector</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/indian-government-to-review-indigo-spicejet-policies-to-charge-for-web-check-in-after-flyers-protest/articleshow/66805080.cms">Indian government to review IndiGo, Spicejet policies to charge for web check-in after flyers protest</a>

More Indians flew overseas than on domestic routes in November: Report

Malaysian airline group <keyword id="6358246" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="AirAsia">AirAsia</keyword> today announced discounted fares across its flights, including those operated by <keyword id="1583080" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="AirAsia-India">AirAsia India</keyword>, for a period that goes up to April 2017. 
 
The bookings for availing the discounts can be made between today and October 16, 2016, AirAsia said. 
 The airline's year-end sale has fares starting from Rs 999 inclusive of all taxes for a one-way journey to domestic destinations such as <keyword id="6354321" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Bengaluru">Bengaluru</keyword>, Kochi, Hyderabad, New Delhi, Guwahati, Jaipur, Pune, <keyword id="45774" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Imphal">Imphal</keyword> among other destinations connected by AirAsia India, it said. 
 
Passengers can also book tickets to international destinations such as Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, Phuket, Melbourne, Sydney, among others, for fares as low as low as Rs 3,599. 
 
According to the airline, the booking period stands from October 3 to October 16 for travel between October 4, 2016 and April 27, 2017. 
 The Bengaluru-based budget airline AirAsia India, a subsidary of <keyword id="86568" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Air-Asia">Air Asia</keyword>, is run jointly by AirAsia and <keyword id="46894" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tata-Sons">Tata Sons</keyword>. 
 
AirAsia India currently flies to 11 destinations with its two hubs in Bengaluru and New Delhi, covering Chandigarh, Jaipur, Guwahati, Imphal, Pune, Goa, Vizag, Kochi and Hyderabad.

Air Asia announces discounts on domestic, foreign flights

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Indian budget airline IndiGo says it's letting some female travelers avoid sitting next to men.</li><li>An online tool color-codes some of the seats, the airline's CEO, Pieter Elbers, said.</li></ul>The CEO of Indian budget airline IndiGo says a booking tool test that lets women avoid sitting next to men on flights is getting some positive responses on social media.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2024/07/30/indigo-ceo-on-decision-to-allow-women-to-choose-not-to-sit-next-to-men.html">In an interview with CNBC</a>, IndiGo chief Pieter Elbers said the test has "resounded very, very well" — though the airline is still looking into whether it has increased female travel.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/07/indigo-allows-women-to-avoid-booking-seats-next-to-men-on-flights.html">According to CNBC</a>, the test kicked off in May across all IndiGo flights to make female passengers feel more comfortable.To book a ticket, customers first select a gender. On a subsequent seat selection page, <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/ssjoshssjosh/status/1795695816050680283">female travelers see</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/khabri_lal/status/1795320547636867262">pink seats</a> to designate where other females are seated, according to CNBC.The visuals are not available to male passengers, according to the outlet.The tool did not appear when Business Insider tried to make a booking. IndiGo did not immediately respond to a request for comment from BI.Elbers told CNBC that the test embodies the philosophy of 18-year-old IndiGo — which <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/indigo-launches-business-class-service-for-first-time-in-18-years/articleshow/112285550.cms">just launched business class service</a> for the first time — to be a "courteous and hassle-free service."However, some social media users on X jeered the test for promoting a "<a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/Mumbaikar40/status/1795786722573205928">culture of segregation</a>." Others wondered how it would apply to passengers <a target="_blank" href="https://x.com/nomadicoyster/status/1795754960426319996">with different gender identities</a>."I know this seemed bizarre to the western folks," <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reddit.com/r/india/comments/1em2wsj/comment/lgw6enf/?utm_source=share&amp;utm_medium=web3x&amp;utm_name=web3xcss&amp;utm_term=1&amp;utm_content=share_button">one Redditor wrote</a>, "but I think people in this country would at least understand why this provision exists."Female solo travelers face unique <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/safety-tips-from-female-solo-traveler-all-50-states">safety</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/best-solo-travel-safety-tips-from-frequent-female-traveler-2023-11">concerns</a>. In a travel advisory, the US State Department urges all travelers not to go to India alone, "<a target="_blank" href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/india-travel-advisory.html">particularly if you are a woman</a>."IndiGo <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.goindigo.in/about-us.html?linkNav=About%20us%7CCOMPANY%7CFooter">says</a> it's the largest airline in India, with 2,000 daily flights that connect more than 110 destinations. The company said it pulled in $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023.

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New Delhi, Feb 4 () The government is working on a proposal to allow 100 per cent foreign direct investment in Air India as it moves ahead with disinvestment of the national carrier, according to sources.
 Currently, FDI in Air India is capped at 49 per cent through the government approval route while 100 per cent FDI is permitted in scheduled domestic carriers, subject to certain conditions, including that it would not be applicable for overseas airlines.
 Allowing 100 per cent FDI in Air India would allow Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to invest up to 100 per cent. Currently, they can acquire only 49 per cent in the national carrier.
 Sources told that the civil aviation ministry has asked the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to remove the clause which restricts FDI in Air India to 49 per cent.
 A draft note has been circulated on the issue seeking comments from different ministries, they added.
 In the case of scheduled airlines, 49 per cent FDI is permitted through automatic approval route and any such investment beyond that level requires approval.
 Under the Substantial Ownership and Effective Control (SOEC) framework, which is followed in the airline industry globally, a carrier that flies overseas from a particular country should be substantially owned by that country's government or its nationals.
 Making a second attempt in as many years to divest loss-making Air India, the government came out with the Preliminary Information Memorandum (PIM) for 100 per cent stake sale on January 27.
 Besides, Air India's 100 per cent stake in budget airline Air India Express and 50 per cent shareholding in AISATS, an equal joint venture with Singapore Airlines, have also been offered. RR RAM

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