Indian airlines carried 1.45 cr passengers in March; 8.79% higher YoY
Indian airlines carried 1.45 crore passengers in March, an increase of 8.79% compared to the year-ago period, according to official data released by DGCA. The Indian carriers had flown a total of 1.33 crore passengers in March 2024. IndiGo transported a total of 93.1 lakh passengers while Air India Group (full-service carrier Air India and Air India Express) flew 38.8 lakh passengers with 26.7% market share.
FLY91 to scale up operations to 150 weekly flights during Summer
In last one year, FLY91 has operated over 3,500 flights and carried close to 1.7 lakh passengers. The airline has consistently maintained a schedule of over 100 weekly flights, with increased frequencies scheduled for the peak summer travel period. FLY91’s third aircraft has now joined fleet, while the fourth is expected shortly. The airline plans to connect over 50 cities and induct 30 ATR aircraft over the next five years,
India’s travel protection innovation takes centre stage at ATM Dubai 2025!
India’s travel protection sector is set to shine on the global stage, as Asego’s Founder and CEO will represent the country at ATM Dubai 2025. Speaking about this milestone, Dev Karvat, Founder & CEO, Asego shared, “Being invited to ATM Dubai 2025 is both an honour and a powerful opportunity to showcase India’s evolving travel protection ecosystem.” During the panel discussion, Dev will offer fresh perspectives aimed at enriching the traveller experience.
Novotel Ahmedabad achieves Green Key Certification
Novotel Ahmedabad has earned the esteemed Green Key Certification, becoming the second hotel in Gujarat and the western region of India to be awarded this global eco-label. The rigorous certification process involved a comprehensive audit by Green Key India that assessed Novotel Ahmedabad’s performance in critical areas such as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste management, and sustainable operations.
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“West Bengal is an important source market for us, and we are witnessing a significant demand from the state. Hence, we are delighted to announce the opening of our first ever Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet at Siliguri. Strategically chosen for its central location, this new outlet will enhance our ability to serve the growing and diverse needs of customers in the region, offering easy access and seamless services to our customers – right at their doorstep! We also have exclusive Bengali tours with co-travellers from the State, accompanied by a Bengali speaking expert Tour Manager and the comfort of select Bengali cuisine while on tour.”
Rajeev Kale,
President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook (India)
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