Govt rejects airlines' proposal to charge for check-in baggage

Last Updated: Saturday, June 27, 2015, 11:42

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has turned down a proposal of airlines to charge for check-in baggage while providing incentives for passengers who travel light, according to a news channel report.

Etihad Airways says not in talks to raise stake in Jet Airways

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 23, 2015, 17:59

Shares in Jet closed up 2.44 percent on Tuesday against a 0.27 percent rise in the benchmark. A spokesman for Jet did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

MPs want govt to regulate airfares; MoCA 'averse'

Last Updated: Thursday, April 16, 2015, 17:31

Even as sharp movements in airfares continue to raise concerns, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is "reluctant" to regulate the ticket prices on grounds that any such move would be against free market principles.

New civil aviation policy likely by May 15: Minister

Last Updated: Thursday, April 9, 2015, 18:57

A new civil aviation policy that is expected to focus on developing six metro airports as international hubs and also address several key issues is likely to be unveiled by the Government before May 15.

Govt scraps control over aircraft purchases by local airlines

Last Updated: Thursday, March 21, 2013, 17:40

The Civil Aviation Ministry today abolished the Aircraft Acquisition Committee (AAC) which used to permit import of planes by airlines and other operators, thus doing away with time-consuming procedures that affected the companies.