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United Airlines Is in Reversal—If the Economy Doesn’t Stall

United Airlines forecasts a robust year if the economy doesn't stall. While risks are present, a stall is unlikely until the second half or later.

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'The Conventional Wisdom Would Be to Back Down': How This Founder Continues to Disrupt an Industry That Really Wants Him to Go Away

Tech founder Aktarer Zaman's platform Skiplagged is helping travelers find drastically cheaper flights. Airlines are not thrilled.

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'Unprecedented in Our 53-Year History': Southwest Airlines Announces Its First Mass Layoffs Ever

The airline is eliminating 15% of its corporate workforce, including many in senior leadership positions.

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Akasa Air Secures Fresh Investment to From Premji Invest, Ranjan Pai, 360 ONE Asset

The airline aims to leverage these investments to accelerate its expansion plans, enhance customer experience, and drive innovation in aviation safety, reliability, and technology.

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IATA Predicts a Mix Bag For Global Airlines

Profitability of airlines is set to improve in 2025, however, growth will be limited due to supply chain issues

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Noida International Airport Partners with Mahindra Logistics for Premium All-Electric Taxi Service

Passengers will have the flexibility to book rides through multiple platforms, including a dedicated mobile app, the NIA website, call centers, airport kiosks, and airline alliances. This multi-channel approach ensures 24/7 accessibility, catering to the diverse needs of travelers.

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International Air Passenger Traffic To Witness 15-20% YoY Growth In FY2025; Global supply Chain Issues To Plague Industry

Although the passenger traffic would be in the positive for the rest of FY25, the industry will still be plagued by global supply chain issues

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Rajya Sabha Debates Aviation Minister Naidu's Bill to Overhaul 90-Year-Old Aircraft Act

The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, aims to align India's aviation sector with international conventions and best practices. It promises a more coherent regulatory environment to foster growth and ensure compliance with global norms, positioning India as a key player in global aviation.

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The Growth Of Air Travel In India: Is Consumer Confidence Back?

Over 5 lakh domestic passengers took to the skies in a single day, marking a historic figure. Pricing competitiveness, festival season, weddings and an increasing disposable income fuelled the sector's growth

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Singapore Airlines to Invest INR 3,194.5 Crore in Tata's Merged Air India and Vistara Entity

SIA will contribute its 49 per cent stake in Vistara, as well as INR 2,058.5 crore in cash, to secure a 25.1 per cent equity share in the merged airline.

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American Airlines Fined $50 Million After Investigation Reveals Passenger Mistreatment

A multi-agency investigation found that the airline routinely violated regulations meant to protect the rights of disabled passengers.

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India's Aviation Sector Set to Soar with Three New Airlines

The new airlines have already received their No Objection Certificates (NOC) from the Civil Aviation Ministry

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Domestic Airlines Soaring High In Overseas Air Traffic

During the month of July 2024, all operational airports handled 2,32,000 aircraft movements (excluding General Aviation Movements) and carried 32.46 million passengers

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This Private Jet Company Took Off Thanks to a Simple Philosophy: 'We Listen to Our Clients'

Kevin Wargo, CEO of Fly Alliance, discusses the launch and growth of the private jet charter, management, maintenance, and aircraft part sales company.