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Able-bodied fliers can be charged for wheelchairs

New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised norms for wheelchair services, permitting airlines to levy a fee for wheelchair assistance availed by able-bodied peop... Read More


DGCA REVISES RULES, ALLOWS Airlines TONOW Charge for Wheelchair HELP

New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed airlines to charge a fee for wheelchair assistance to passengers who are not persons with disabilities in a revision o... Read More


DGCA REVISES RULES, ALLOWS Airlines TONOW Charge for Wheelchair HELP

New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has allowed airlines to charge a fee for wheelchair assistance to passengers who are not persons with disabilities in a revision o... Read More


DGCA permits airlines to levy wheelchair fee for able-bodied

New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revised norms for wheelchair services, permitting airlines to levy a fee for wheelchair assistance availed by able-bodied peop... Read More


Akasa Air flight to Kochi returns to Bengaluru due to 'fuel imbalance'

India, Oct. 30 -- An Akasa Air flight headed to Kochi on October 29 reversed course and returned to Bengaluru airport due to a fuel imbalance, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday. "Akasa... Read More


DGCA plans competency-based training framework for cabin crew

India, Oct. 30 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is planning to introduce a competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) framework for cabin crew to enhance the quality and effect... Read More


Delhi airport expansion to add 20 million flyer capacity by 2029-30

India, Oct. 30 -- The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is set for a major capacity upgrade that will boost passenger handling by nearly 20% by 2029-30 without dismantling Terminal 2 (T2), De... Read More


Delhi airport plans 20% capacity increase by 2030

India, Oct. 29 -- The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is set for a major capacity upgrade, one that will add nearly 20% more passengers by 2029-30 without dismantling Terminal 2 (T2), its c... Read More


Pak airspace closure could cost Air India rRs.r4000 crore: CEO Campbell Wilson

India, Oct. 29 -- Air India chief executive officer (CEO) Campbell Wilson on Wednesday said the airline's long-term transformation remains on track even as it is navigating one of most challenging yea... Read More


Pilots' body asks DGCA to roll back Boeing 787 crew's extended hours

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- The Airline Pilots' Association of India (ALPA) wrote to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Sunday, raising serious operational and safety concerns over the regu... Read More