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'Jet Airways designed airline's business class seat in garage'

Last Updated: Sunday, June 16, 2013, 11:52

Have you ever heard of an airline's business class seat being developed inside a garage? That's what stiff competition did to Jet Airways.

IATA asks govts to adopt air passenger protection rules

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 18:45

In a bid to make air travel experience better for passengers in case of flight disruption, global airlines body IATA Tuesday asked governments to consider adopting consumer protection regulations without territorial limitations.

IATA wants to leave 'nothing to chance' on aviation safety

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 13:33

Asking all global carriers to become part of its continuous safety monitoring system, IATA on Tuesday claimed it has attained an "incredible achievement" with a major dip in air accidents across the world.

CCI probes IATA for unfair trade practices

Last Updated: Monday, May 13, 2013, 16:39

Fair trade watchdog CCI is probing allegations of anti-competitive practices against the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its India arm with regard to air cargo transportation services.

Govt gives nod to create aviation hubs

Last Updated: Thursday, May 9, 2013, 23:39

Government on Thursday gave its nod to a wide-ranging policy to create international and regional aviation hubs in the country in the coming days to cater to the growing passenger traffic.

India's domestic traffic spiked in March: IATA

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 19:12

After a substantial fall in February, India's domestic air traffic in March spiked seven percent compared to 2012, primarily due to lower fares, IATA said Wednesday.

'Global airline sector profit likely to be at $7.5 bn in 2013'

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 12:20

This is compared to USD 4.6 billion worth of profit recorded in 2009, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) report said.

'Country to be second largest air traffic mkt in a decade'

Last Updated: Sunday, April 14, 2013, 16:10

The open air policy of the government has helped achieve higher growth in the aviation sector and the country is going to be the second largest air traffic market in the world, Aviation Minister Ajit Singh said.

Global airlines' body wants India to improve infrastructure

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 17:59

Global airlines' body IATA on Tuesday asked the government to improve infrastructure and cut costs and "excessive" taxation on aviation, saying it could be done by preparing a national aviation policy in India.

Pvt participation in airport devp: Experts not enthusiastic

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 11:34

They also pointed out that most global investors have "little or no experience" in developing or operating airports.

India's domestic air travel demand down 4.9% in Jan

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 13:48

India's domestic air travel demand declined by 4.9 percent and the sector witnessed a 5.3 percent capacity reduction, according to International Air Transport Association (IATA).

India's domestic air traffic declined in January: IATA

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 5, 2013, 18:13

India's domestic air traffic declined by almost five percent in January even though the overall global market showed an upswing with China becoming the second largest domestic market worldwide, IATA said Tuesday.