2013 September

In an epoch making decision, Civil Aviation Secretary to Govt of India Mr.K.N Shrivastava, has ruled that Airlines are bound to pay “Commission” to Travel Agents as per Rule 135 of Indian Aircraft Rules 1937. The ruling came out yesterday as an Official Order No AV.13030 /34/2103-DT highlighting its continuity of 5th March 2010 order

Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and applied for Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) approval to establish a new airline in India that will help further stimulate demand for air travel. Subject to FIPB and other regulatory approvals, Tata Sons will own 51% and Singapore Airlines will own 49% of

Qatar Airways will become a full member of oneworld with effect from October 30, 2013. The airline will be only one of the ‘Gulf Big Three’ carriers slated to join any of the global airline alliances, a release stated. It received clearance to board oneworld after successfully completing a thorough review of its readiness, conducted