FIA and its members wished to thank DGCA for understanding in the matter and looked forward to working closely with DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation towards ensuring the growth of the civil aviation sector by providing greater air connectivity at affordable fares in the country.
The Committee recommends the development of a mobile application, "Airfare Vigil," modeled on the Election Commission's cVIGIL app, to empower citizens to report instances of arbitrary airfare pricing.
According to the DGCA, Indian carriers will operate 25,610 weekly flights to and from 129 airports during the summer period, which runs from March 30 to October 25, 2025.
After airlines refused to share airfare data with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the aviation regulator on Monday said that it is examining the matter.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has directed all Airlines to disseminate and emphasize the provisions of passenger-centric regulations and passenger rights.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking directions to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to publish on their websites all decisions on penalties under the Aircraft Act, 1934, and th
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 8: In June 2024, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued an advisory on 'Gender Equality in the Civil Aviation Sector,' urging industry stakeholders to increase the representation of women in various roles to 25 per cent by 2025. The adviso
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, who raised the issue of the inconvenience he faced during the flight, has clarified that his remarks were not personal but for the benefit of all travellers.
"We spoke to Air India immediately on this issue and instructed them to take necessary action. From our side, DGCA will also be looking into the details of the matter promptly. And I have personally spoken to Shivraj ji also," said Naidu.
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, requesting the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to take appropriate measures to address the gap in passenger safety standards in India.
Court also directed the DGCA, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and other authorities to submit separate reports on the status of the investigation. The court fixed the matter for March 19, 2025 for detail hearing. The bench also orally observed how a private entity could protect itself by p
This move comes after numerous complaints from air travellers about skyrocketing flight fares, with prices from Delhi to Prayagraj soaring to Rs 25,000, a significant increase from the usual Rs 5,000.