AIRPLANE CABIN UPGRADES
Air India rolls out premium makeover: New cabins, lounges, and aircraft to boost revenue
In an ambitious bid to redefine air travel, Air India is revamping its passenger experience. Customers will soon enjoy upgraded cabins on older jets as well as state-of-the-art aircraft, accompanied by the launch of exclusive airport lounges. These enhancements are tailored to draw in premium travelers, with the ultimate goal of boosting revenue and driving profit growth.
One simple habit during flights can help avoid major health risks later, finds research
Air travel exposes passengers to fatigue, dryness, and potential airborne germs, especially on long or crowded flights. A 2022 study in Environmental Research found that reduced cabin airflow increases stress, discomfort, and health risks. Modern aircraft use HEPA filters and refresh cabin air frequently, but personal choices—like keeping the overhead air vent on—play a crucial role in safety and comfort. Using the vent correctly helps circulate filtered air, manage temperature, and reduce exposure to germs.
Airlines are mastering the art of upsell, offering more choices and flexibility with new fare plans
Both IndiGo and Air India are making it costlier to cancel or reschedule their flights, for those booking a basic fare ticket while lowering these cost for higher fare bracket topping it up with extras a basic fare-ticket.
How ‘Just-in-Time’ manufacturing is reasserting itself globally
In most industries worldwide outside of aerospace manufacturing, the supply chains are almost back to normal and their conditions are further improving. But many companies have suddenly realised they have too much inventory and are now de-stocking.
How to get better sleep on long-haul flights: Here are some tips
Long-haul flights can disrupt sleep patterns and cause fatigue and jet lag. To get better sleep during these flights, choose a comfortable seat, wear loose and breathable clothing, bring travel essentials like a neck pillow and eye mask, stay hydrated, adjust your sleep schedule before the trip, avoid heavy meals, stay active, and use sleep aids cautiously.
Exclusive: Lufthansa needs a stronger Air India, says CEO Carsten Spohr
In an exclusive interaction with The Economic Times, Spohr spoke about the challenges that Lufthansa continues to grapple with, its plans to redeploy the Airbus A380 jumbo jet in the Indian market, deeper commercial ties with Air India and ambitions to enhance the role of its aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) unit Lufthansa Technik in India.
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One cannot get too distracted by competition, we have to focus on ourselves, says outgoing IndiGo CEO Ronojoy Dutta
“One cannot get too distracted by competition. We have five other guys that each have their own little niche, that each have their own little business model, their own little strategy, we cannot go tying ourselves in knots trying to give you a price war. We have to focus on ourselves. ”
Bharat Forge drags Bombardier to Singapore High Court over alleged glitches in business jet
The statements of claim and defence have been filed and now the case is in the discovery phase. The discovery phase is the pre-trial process through which a party is entitled to obtain and gather information and documents that are relevant to the case but are in the possession of the opposing party.
Comprehensive defence portfolio: Tatas set to grab opportunity that arises from hike in FDI limit
Why 14 companies, 4 foreign joint ventures, 6 non-equity alliances plus the new 49% FDI limit in defence equal a sound launch pad for Tatas.
Air India using Dreamliners for more hours than global average
Undeterred by the faults in the Dreamliners, Air India is using these sophisticated airplanes for more hours than the global average and banking on its cost-reduction capabilities.
In-flight mobile service for Delhi-London route soon
This facility would be available on premier British carrier Virgin Atlantic's brand new Airbus A-330 when it takes off on its inaugural flight from here on July 11.
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