Shipra Parashar

The merger also paves the way for improved in-flight services, as the airline leverages Vistara's premium offerings and Air India's extensive fleet.

In an exclusive interview with Financial Express, Jaideep Mirchandani, Group Chairman of Sky One, discusses India's looming pilot shortage, predicting a shortfall of approximately 2,375 pilots over the next five years.

The "flying naked" trend involves travelling with minimal belongings, avoiding baggage fees and delays.

Of the total length, 1,655 km has been commissioned, with an expenditure of Rs 20,434 crore incurred up to March 2024.

The Indian Railways is currently running 136 Vande Bharat Express train services across the Indian Railways network as of December 2, 2024.

As 2024 comes to a close, the aviation industry reflects on a year marked by unprecedented challenges and resilience.

The GST Council has stated that ready-to-eat popcorn mixed with salt and spices will attract a 5% GST if it is not pre-packaged, while the tax rate will increase to 12% if it is pre-packaged and labelled.

The 42-kilometer section between Sahibabad and Meerut South was inaugurated earlier this year and has been operational since.

Indian Railways has issued an update stating that 18 Delhi-bound trains are delayed due to dense fog.

These incidents highlight the continuing challenges in aviation safety, making 2024 a particularly tragic year for the industry.