Flyers subject to random sampling can leave after giving samples: Govt

The Union ministry of civil aviation on Wednesday said only two per cent of the passengers coming from countries that are not in the 'at-risk' list will be subject to random sampling for......

Omicron scare: Stricter norms for travellers to India from tonight

Strict norms for arriving international passengers, especially from 'at-risk' countries, will come into effect from Tuesday midnight and authorities are stepping their vigil for effective......

No case of new variant detected at Delhi airport: Lab

No case of the new coronavirus variant B.1.1.529 has been detected at the Delhi airport among passengers transiting or coming from 'at-risk' countries, the laboratory tasked with conducting the......

India MUST Vaccinate Like Mad!

It is our only chance of avoiding a repeat of our catastrophic second wave, asserts Naushad Forbes. IMAGE: A queue to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in West Bengal's Nadia district, August 30, 2021.......

Tatas pick SIA's low-cost airline CEO as Air India's new boss

Tata Sons on Thursday announced the appointment of Campbell Wilson as chief executive officer and managing director of Air India. Wilson is the founding CEO of low-cost airline Scoot. Wilson, 50,......

'Coronavirus has taken us back 30, 40 years!'

'It will be like this: If you use the window seat in the first row, next will be the aisle in the second row, to maintain social distancing.''So, two-thirds of the aircraft is not going to be......

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share. Air India's non-stop flights to Canada and the US will get a......

Airlines go green as concern for environment takes off

From using bio-fuels to revamping in-flight food and drinks services, eschewing mass-produced chicken/eggs in favour of local, farm-raised options to offering eco-friendly toys for children,......