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Mint Explainer | Will suspension of 60% free seat-selection mandate help airlines offset rising jet fuel costs?
How much revenue do airlines earn from seat selection?According to industry estimates, airlines such as IndiGo earn 0.5%-1% of their revenue from seat-selection charges,...
Laser strikes near airports test India’s aviation safety net
Globally, aviation regulators treat laser strikes as a serious safety concern. In the US, the Federal Aviation Administration recorded 10,994 laser strike incidents reported...
DGCA advises Indian carriers to stay clear of 11 high-risk West Asia and Gulf airspaces
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on March 19, issued an urgent safety advisory for all Indian air operators and stakeholders, warning of...
Air India audit uncovers large-scale misuse of staff vacation travel scheme; 4,000 employees under scanner: Report
Air India has identified extensive inconsistencies in the application of its staff vacation travel program, affecting over 4,000 personnel, and has commenced remedial measures,...
