Air Travel
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Schiphol Airport Announces 41% Fee Hike to Address Noise and Improve Infrastructure
Amsterdam‘s Schiphol Airport is set to increase its airline fees by 41% next year, as announced by the Royal Schiphol Group on its official website. This significant rise in charges is primarily aimed at penalizing airlines operating excessively noisy aircraft and funding infrastructure improvements at the airport. Operators of night flights will also face higher fees. In addition to the…
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India News
Sabarimala Pilgrims Get Special Permission to Carry Coconuts in Flight Cabins
In a significant move to accommodate religious practices, the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has granted special permission for Sabarimala pilgrims to carry coconuts in aircraft cabins during their pilgrimages. The exemption, announced by Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, will remain in effect until January 20, 2025. The directive, issued through an official memorandum dated October 25,…
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State News
Belagavi-Bengaluru Flight Cancellation: MP Jagadish Shettar Seeks Urgent Action from IndiGo and Government
Belagavi: In a significant development for air travel in Karnataka, Belagavi MP Jagadish Shettar met with Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu in New Delhi to address the impending cancellation of IndiGo Airlines’ daily morning flight between Belagavi and Bengaluru, effective October 27, 2024. The flight, which has been operating at an impressive 82% capacity, serves as a vital…
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Seven Airlines Given Deadline to Meet Baggage Delivery Standards
NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has instructed seven airlines, including Air India, IndiGo, Akasa, SpiceJet, Vistara, Air India Express Connect, and Air India Express, to ensure the delivery of the last baggage within 30 minutes as per the Service Quality Requirements of the Operation, Management, and Delivery Agreement (OMDA). BCAS has set a deadline of February…
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