New Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Opens in Shanghai

The Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Puxi has opened for business.

 The 456-room hotel, which is owned by Gain Year Development Real Estate Shanghai Co., Ltd., operates under a long-term management agreement with Marriott International. It is headed by Robert Chiang as general manager and Alex Wu as director of marketing.

To celebrate its opening, the hotel is offering an introductory rate at CNY 1188 ++ per night for a premier room with one breakfast, complimentary high speed internet access and two bottles of a soft drink or beer from the minibar per day. The offer is valid through 31 December 2010.

 Nearby attractions include the famed Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, Jade Buddha Temple, Jing'an Temple, The Bund and People's Square.

"Courtyard is a brand that resonates very well here in Shanghai," said Mr. Chiang. "It provides great value to our in-house guests but at the same time brings to the neighborhood a modern, trendy and attractive venue where people can gather, enjoy and relax."

Guestrooms feature deluxe bedding, 37-inch LCD panel TVs, iHome docking stations and satellite channels ensure that guests are able to enjoy down time and unwind while well-lit work areas, high speed internet, laptop size safes and the latest in-room technology tools help to increase productivity.

Courtyard Shanghai Puxi offers a culinary treat with its MoMo Café, presenting a menu that blends western dishes with local favorites, from hamburgers to dim sum, pizza to kung pao. For guests "on the run", the hotel offers a "grab and go" kiosk called MoMo 2 Go which provides quick and tasty beverage and snack selections.

An executive lounge on the top floor boasts a panoramic view of the city and offers complimentary breakfast, evening drinks and snacks.

The Courtyard Shanghai Puxi also offers a 24-hour fitness center and an indoor swimming pool.

A state-of-the-art ballroom and four function rooms with natural light provide provide a 5,382 square feet of meeting space.

This new hotel is the third Courtyard branded property in Shanghai and joins a local portfolio that includes the 318-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Shanghai Pudong and the 364-room Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai Xujiahui.

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AirAsia X Launches Ex-Australia Promotion

AirAsia X is slicing 20% off all Australian flights to Kuala Lumpur and back to celebrate the arrival of Spring.

AirAsia's 20% Off Spring Sale is on from Wednesday, 1 September, until 5 September 2010, with 20% off all flights between the Gold Coast, Melbourne and Perth and the Malaysian hub of KL.

The travel period runs between 1 September 2010 and 14 November 2010. The sale also applies to AirAsia X's new Premium FlatBed seats.

The Premium seats offer standard business class specifications of 20" width, 60" pitch and stretch out to 77" in full recline position.

They also feature universal power sockets, adjustable headrests and built-in personal utilities such as tray table, drink holder, reading light and privacy screen.

AirAsia X is also offering hot deals on some old favourites departing Kuala Lumpur including Ho Chi Minh from $3, Phuket from $5, Penang from $26, Langkawi from $30, Singapore from $32, Bangkok and Siem Reap from $67 and Bali (Denpasar) from $71. Terms and conditions apply.

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Singapore Visitor Arrivals in July 2010

Singapore visitor arrivals registered 24.1% growth to reach 1,095,000 in July 2010, the highest ever recorded visitor arrivals in the month of July. This is also the first time that visitor arrivals have exceeded 1 million in a single month.

Rezidor signs New Park Inn Hotel in Sochi, Russia

Rezidor has signed a new Park Inn hotel in Russia.

The Park Inn City Centre Sochi, featuring 160 rooms, is scheduled to open in 2013 in time for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi.

The Park Inn City Centre Sochi will be located in the heart of Sochi, adjacent to the main railway station. Besides the 160 colourful guestrooms, the hotel will offer a restaurant, lounge bar, fitness room and business/meeting facilities.

Sochi, the pearl of the "Russian Riviera", is emerging as a trendy destination for travellers, evidenced by its ever-rising number of visitors and its selection of American and European retail shops.

Developers have ambitious plans for Sochi and, in coordination with government-funded Olympic development, numerous projects are underway to make Sochi a must-see international destination. In addition to its famous ski slopes, Sochi also attracts visitors in the summertime, when its long stretch of Black Sea beaches beckons travellers. In spring, when the weather favours, it is possible to challenge the slopes in the morning and lounge on the beach in the afternoon.

"With this new Park Inn, Rezidor now has five properties in operation and under development in and near Sochi – this is a clear sign for our commitment to the region and to Russia as such," said Kurt Ritter, President & CEO of Rezidor.

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10 Luxury Pool Villas to Open @ The Laguna in Nusa Dua, Bali

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa in Nusa Dua Bali, is to open a range of luxury private pool villas in early 2011.

The ten new luxurious private pool villas have been built as an extension of the resort and are in addition to the current 271 rooms and suites.

Eight 250sqm one-bedroom villas and two 452sqm two-bedroom villas offer lavish lap pools found in both one-bedroom (48sqm) and two bedroom villas (60-sqm) that are complimented by a private bale (gazebo) with lounge chairs to relax by the pool, and outdoor private massage area with two dedicated massage beds. The main entrance leads into a vista of tranquil ponds and lush tropical gardens inside the villa grounds, creating a peaceful atmosphere to relax and unwind.

Upon arrival, guests are welcomed to The Laguna by their own personal butler. A unique Balinese style in-villa check-in by the butler or private check-in at the lobby of the villas provides a special welcome experience for all guests.

In-room indulgences include full air-conditioning and attractive ceiling fans, with en-suite bathroom and outdoor luxurious Balinese rain shower. Each villa features a cutting-edge Bose lifestyle entertainment centre, DVD/CD player including iPod dock, high-speed WiFi Internet access with broadband connection, 42-inch interactive flat screen plasma TV and range of DVD/CDs for use during the stay. Direct dial telephones with one-touch service are a feature of every villa, meaning the personal butler can be summoned with the push of a button.

Additional luxuries include a signature Luxury Collection king bed with rich cotton linens and a ten layer smooth duvet standing on exclusive marble and polished teak flooring. Individually carved wall features incorporate locally sourced Palimanan stone, a pure smooth cotton bathrobe and slippers, Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries in the spacious bathroom and powder room and an additional indoor shower further enhance the comfort of the villas. Guests traveling with a large amount of luggage will be happy to find a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a full size mirror, coupled with a large wooden writing table.

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Solare Hotels & Resorts to Run on an Enterprise Hotel CRS

Solare Hotels & Resorts has launched an enterprise centralized reservation system (CRS) solution with centralized rates and inventory management for its five distinctive brands: Chisun Inns, Chisun Hotels, Chisun Resorts, Loisir Hotels and Solare Collection.

 Solare has become Trust International's newest customer, engaging Trust for CRS reservation and distribution services, including domestic internet booking engine distribution, that fully integrate with Solare's property management systems (PMS).

"Trust International has shown its commitment to the Japanese market by creating the industry's first truly comprehensive Japanese CRS that is comfortable for us to use in all areas," said Mr. Tony Virili, Chief Executive Officer of Solare. "Rather than managing separate systems to handle domestic and international business, as most Japanese hotel chains do, we are the first to have a completely integrated system. We are now able to introduce rate parity across all domestic and international channels and enjoy the cost savings afforded by maintaining one system rather than two. The cooperation and support of our hoteliers and Trust International have been a winning combination that provides us with a distinct competitive advantage."

"This is our first step in introducing an enterprise solution which will eventually fully integrate our PMS, CRS and CRM," added Mr. Jack Tan, Chief Information Officer of Solare. "Solare Hotels & Resorts made the decision to invest in a new CRS during the economic downturn so that we could enjoy the rewards when the market turns around."

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Comatose Indian flown home

Alkhobar: Thirty-nine-year-old Chekkamadath Muhammad Shafi Kutty, the comatose Indian national who could not fly home early this month because of lack of critical lifesaving equipment on board, was flown home on Sunday by Air India.
Dr. Govindraj Satyanarayan of Jubail's KIM Medical Center accompanied Kutty. He will be initially taken to Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences and will later receive intensive treatment at Al-Shifa Hospital at Perintalmanna in Kerala's Malappuram district.

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Mangalore Crash still Haunts him

Mangalore: The haunting memories of the May 22 Air India Express mishap might have faded away from the minds of the eight survivors and all those who were engaged in the rescue operations. but the disaster still gives nightmares to one person: the Mangalore Airport runway bird chaser.
So deep run the mental scars that he requires another six months of counselling to recover bounce back to normalcy.
On that fateful day, Mohammed Akbar Sadiq (20) was clearing the runway after chasing away birds. He had reached the airport at 5:30 in the morning and was one of the first to witness the unfolding horror. It was he who informed the airport authorities about the crash. He reached the spot in quick time with four fire brigades. He pulled out a child, which was hovering between life and death from the crashed plane and carried it to an ambulance.
Later, when he was trying to remove a body from the site, the half- burnt flesh splashed on his face leaving him breathless. He was taken to the airport for first aid. But soon he was back to the spot and joined the rescue operation. This time he fainted at the crash site and recovered after being given oxygen. Despite the trauma, he continued to lend a helping hand.
From the very next day, he stopped eating non-vegetarian food and the energetic young became partially numb. He could not work on the runway. A few days later, he was admitted to the Highlands Hospital in the City for treatment under psychiatrist Dr Kiran Kumar.

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Racial profiling, cries Indian filmmaker held in US

New Delhi: In his first interview since being incarcerated in a US jail nearly 10 days ago, Mumbai-based documentary film maker Vijay Kumar has claimed that he is a victim of racial profiling and is being harassed by US officials.
Speaking over phone from a detention centre where he was shifted from Houston county jail, Kumar, a strict vegetarian, claimed he skipped food in jail for two days as he was deliberately served non-vegetarian fare. Kumar's visa was revoked and he was declared an illegal visitor after he got bail from Houston county court.
Kumar was detained at Houston international airport while on his way to Vancouver, Canada after "behavioural detection officers" at the airport felt something was amiss with him. They pulled him in for questioning and were further alarmed when his baggage revealed publications dealing with Jihad and Islam. According to US authorities, his checked-in baggage from New Delhi revealed a pair of brass knuckles, prohibited by Texas state law, though not banned under US federal law.
"While at Houston airport there was a last-minute change in my flight's departure terminal due to which I had to run a long way inside the airport. That's why I was sweating and furiously searching for my travel documents. The Transportation Security Administration officials then took me aside for interrogation. ..," the filmmaker revealed.
When asked why he was carrying such an exhaustive collection of publications/books dealing with jihad, Kumar said he was researching jihadi terrorism and was headed to Vancouver to work out options for making a documentary. "I have been involved in making short films, documentaries on Muslim issues especially on how to bring misguided youths back into the mainstream, victimisation of Muslim women in India, their personal laws.
On reports of his being a member of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Kumar conceded he had been part of the organisation but had "long disassociated" himself with it owing to ideological differences

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Hotel boom to take off at revamped Delhi airport

New Delhi: It is all barren land, with mounds of piled cement and sand. Delhi Airport's Hospitality District isn't much of a sight presently but that's temporary. The huge expanse, about three km from the new terminal – T3 of the airport — is going to become the hub of some of the most happening hotels in the capital city.
The vicinity of the airport only has the Radisson and Centaur, beside the Leela Kempinski, Trident and Courtyard Hotel in Gurgaon – all in the five-star category. But now they will come up in all shapes and sizes – five, four and even three-star..
Amongst those to come up are deluxe ones such as the JW Marriott, Hyatt Andaz and Hyatt Place, Dusit D2, Pride Hotel , Pullman, Red Fox, Lemon Tree, Ibis, Holiday Inn and Novotel. Most of these will open their doors by 2012 and are expected to create over 3,100 rooms across different pricing and categories.
Accor Hotels, which is going to open one of its brands, 'Ibis', in the middle of next year, is waiting for its neighbouring hotels to get ready. "We don't want to open with construction work going on all around us. The Delhi airport will become happening once all the hotels open up," said Uttam Dave, development head of Accor Hotels India.
Besides, a 100-room hotel facility is also likely to come up inside the Delhi International Airport, to cater mainly to passengers in transit. Expected to be operational by December, it will be run by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).

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Airports must meet safety standards, directs DGCA

New Delhi: The aviation regulator has told state governments and defence officials to ensure that airports meet minimum safety standards after a check found gross deficiencies at civilian airports across the country.
The check followed India's worst air disaster in a decade, when an Air India flight crashed at the Mangalore airport in May, killing 158 passengers and crew.
The state-owned Airports Authority of India runs 53 operational airports, of which 47 are used for scheduled flights. There are another 22 defence airfields with enclaves to handle civil flight operations, of which 20 are being used for scheduled flights.
Some of the defence airports have wrong runway markings, inadequate fire services and friction testing procedures that do not conform to the norms prescribed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (Icao).
Nasim Zaidi, who heads the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA), recently met defence authorities in the capital and asked them to make their airports Icao-compliant by December.

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Runway scare probe grounds two officials

Calcutta: Two air traffic control officials at the city airport have been benched after a probe found them responsible for a near-collision on the runway on August 3.
The duo would be allowed to resume duty only after they go through a "corrective training".
City-based officials of the directorate general of civil aviation have conducted the probe and sent the report to the headquarters in Delhi. "The two ATC officials have been taken off the roster. They will be asked to join a corrective training once a formal order comes from Delhi," said a senior airport official.
A Jet Airways plane carrying 154 passengers from Bangkok was approaching the airport for landing when the pilot noticed another aircraft about to taxi for take-off from the same runway.
In a split-second decision, the pilot aborted landing and remained airborne till the other aircraft, Air India's Calcutta-Delhi-London flight, took off.
"The Air India flight was to take off earlier. It's departure was delayed because of a last-minute change in the flight plan by the ATC," said H.N. Mishra, the DGCA's air safety officer for the east and northeast

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Jet fire scare in Mumbai airport shows all is not well with safety

Mumbai: Airline companies in India might just not be doing enough to train cabin crew for safety and emergency procedures, aviation experts say. They also question the Indian aviation regulator's role in terms of surveillance and compliance to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) laid down by the regulator to be followed by airline crew in emergency situations.
The debate comes to light in the wake of a Friday incident of Jet Airways flight about a suspected engine fire at Mumbai airport. Twenty-five passengers sustained injuries.
"Basics as jump and slide, wet raft training (for flights over water), emergency door opening and using fire extinguishers, which are mandatory for airlines to be conducted every year abroad, are grossly neglected by airlines here. Also, the regulator has no specific guidelines to be followed in this case by operators," said an official working with an international airline, who earlier was with some major private carriers in India.
The fact is airlines have not invested any significant amount in safety equipment and training facilities in the country.
Air India, sources said, is contemplating an upgrade of its archaic training equipment and considering having a joint facility for training with other airlines.
Very few airlines in India do the fire rescue drill whereas fire rescue drills for training cabin crew abroad is done in chambers replicating a fire in the airliner for getting an experience as close to real," said top aviation expert, Capt A Ranganathan.
Airlines surely do not design their own safety manuals. Initial instructions come from the aircraft manufacturer, then an airline adds its own details commensurate with company policy, which are finally given a go-ahead by the directorate general of civil aviation (DGCA). This is the reason why the role of the aviation regulator is also questioned by experts.

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Off-duty crew triggered airport scare

Even as the Directorate-General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) slammed the crew of Jet Airways flight 9W 2302 for "serious procedural lapses" and suspended 10 of them for the false fire alarm incident at Mumbai airport on Friday night, a preliminary probe has found that the chaotic chain of events was triggered by two panicky crew members who were travelling as passengers.

‘Additional crew member saw fire on left engine’

In the Friday's fire emergency incident on a Jet Airways flight that was scheduled to fly to Chennai from here, an Additional Crew Member (ACM), travelling as a passenger, "apparently observed fire on the left engine" and informed another ACM, who was also travelling as a passenger.

AI flight cancelled, 225 passengers face inconvenience

At least 225 passengers were found stranded at the local Rajasansi International Airport after an Air India flight was cancelled due to a technical snag on Saturday.

Nepal airline waits for clearances

Kolkata: Nepalese private carrier Buddha Air expects to get the clearance from Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) next week and the nod from Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) by September-end to start daily flight operations between Kolkata and Kathmandu from the first week of October.

Fly to Thailand, Dubai from Chandigarh: AAI

Confident that the domestic terminal — swankier after the renovation — would be good enough for international air traffic, the local airport authorities have proposed starting flights to Dubai, Malaysia and Thailand from Chandigarh.

IGI airport yet to get perimeter intrusion detection system

NEW DELHI: The Indira Gandhi International Airport here may boast of a new world-class terminal, but it is yet to get an electronic surveillance mechanism to make it more secure.

Boeing Launches 787 Dreamliner Flight Training

Boeing Training & Flight Services has started 787 Dreamliner flight certification training following the provisional approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for Boeing's Seattle-based 787 flight training devices.

Etihad Airways launches Australia Skypass

Etihad Airways has launched a major fare sale to mark the announcement of its new partnership between with the Virgin Blue Group.

One more Patna-Delhi flight from Thursday

There is some good news for the city fliers as another non-stop daily flight from Patna to Delhi will start from Thursday. Go Air on Friday announced Patna as its 16th route of network with flights operating from Patna to Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore.

DGCA suspends Jet Airways crew

Mumbai: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has supended the Jet Airways crew following a false fire alarm.It said there were serious lapses in emergency procedures as a result of which 26 passengers were injured in a minor stampede.

SpiceJet ups equity capital by Rs 85 cr

New Delhi: Low-cost carrier SpiceJet today announced that it had raised its equity capital by Rs 85 crore to Rs 500 crore. "We have raised the equity capital of the airline to Rs 500 crore from Rs 415 crore," said Kishore Gupte, director and interim CEO, at company's annual general meeting.

International airport in Panvel may get saturated in 25 years: ORF Report

Mumbai: The proposed international airport at Panvel near Navi Mumbai has a planned capacity to handle 10 million passengers a year in the first phase of the project, which may get saturated in 25 years.

On AI revamp menu: Non-stop daily flights to Toronto, Chicago

New Delhi: In an attempt to re-invent itself, national carrier Air India may introduce a brand new product in the market by launching non-stop daily flights from New Delhi to Toronto and Chicago. The move is part of the overall restructuring process at Air India that includes route rationalisation.

Air India looks for a new hub

Should the cash-strapped national carrier Air India shift its 'expensive' European hub from Frankfurt to a more reasonably priced city or use the home advantage of Delhi's T3 to leverage all its strength here and forgo the base abroad?

We regret incident, evacution in fliers' interest: Jet Airways

MUMBAI: The Jet Airways management Saturday expressed "regrets" over the inconvenience caused to its passengers over Friday's emergency evacuation fracas involving its Mumbai-Chennai flight in which at least 14 fliers sustained injuries and 10 staffers were suspended by the aviation watchdog.

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Lufthansa stewardess starts mid-air pillow fight

Lufthansa paid tribute to the attendant for making the flight from Tel Aviv to Frankfurt a more enjoyable experience for passengers.

Airlines feel the pinch as expat pilots' scrutiny gets tougher

Getting a Foreign Aircrew Temporary Authorisation (FATA), the mandatory stamp of approval the expatriate pilots need from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to work in Indian carriers, was easy all these years.

Banks refuse to restructure aviation loans

Banks have refused to restructure loans of airlines, estimated at over Rs 50,000 crore, via the CDR (corporate debt restructuring) mechanism, senior bankers familiar with the matter said. One of the main hurdles is that 75% of the lenders to a particular borrower have to come together to trigger the CDR mechanism, one of the bankers said.

Domestic ops at Delhi Airport’s T3 to start only by September end

Domestic travellers will get to see the swanky Terminal 3 (T3) at Delhi's IGI Airport only by September end, a month late, as a host of problems including erratic power and water supply plague the facility.

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Airport body, its chairman get Contempt notice

The Bombay High Court has issued a contempt notice to the Airport Authority of India (AAI) and its chairman for allegedly misleading the court in obtaining a favorable order on 32 acres near the airport.
Relying on an affidavit filed on behalf of AAI, the high court had in August 2007 dismissed a petition by Anwar Hajee Cassum Aagboatwala whose land had been acquired for setting up a remote receiving station near the airport.

Chandigarh airport's new terminal to be ready by Dec

If everything goes well, the new terminal building at the Chandigarh airport, which would cater to 500 passengers, is expected to be completed by December. With an estimated project cost of Rs 78 crore, the new terminal building with an area of about 12,150 square metres will be fully air-conditioned with modern passenger facilities, three aerobridges, with visual docking guidance system, escalators, elevators, baggage conveyor belts and CCTVs.

Mexicana strikes deal with cabin crew

Mexicana de Aviación has secured a potentially significant victory as it battles for survival, with cabin crew at the troubled airline agreeing to defer wages.

Police arrest steward following dramatic exit

Police in the United States have arrested an airline steward after an argument with a passenger saw him flee an aircraft via the emergency exit.

Pay and park, GMR tells Kingfisher

NEW DELHI: The GMR Group — which runs Delhi and Hyderabad airports — has decided to put 'king of good times' Vijay Mallya's Kingfisher on cash-and-carry from coming Sunday for payment defaults.

Air India seeks compensation over Dreamliner delay

MUMBAI: Flagship carrier Air India said Wednesday it wants compensation from Boeing for delays in the delivery of Dreamliner planes, with media reports saying the airline is demanding one billion dollars.

AI to get $20 mn towards Mangalore crash insurance claims

NEW DELHI: National carrier Air India is likely to get about USD 20 million (close to Rs 90 crore) this week towards the final installment of insurance claims arising from the Mangalore crash earlier this year.

Tiger Airways Reports Strong Operating Statistics for July 2010

Tiger Airways has reported strong passenger volumes and load factors for July 2010.

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User Development Fee at Mangalore Airport from Sep 1

Passengers boarding flights at the Mangalore airport will have to pay user development fee from next month. It is not applicable to incoming passengers.

Air India plans to hire 10 midsize A330s, lease out six Boeing 777s

Faced with rising maintenance costs and a delay in delivery of aircraft, state-run Air India is looking to lease out six of its large Boeing 777 aircraft as well as hire at least 10 midsize Airbus A330 planes.

EU approves United and Continental merger

The European Commission has granted unconditional approval to the proposed United Airlines and Continental Airlines merger. U.S. authorities will need to grant final approval for the creation of what would become the world's largest airline.

Qantas passenger wins payout after child’s scream deafened her

An American tourist has received an out-of-court settlement from Qantas after claiming that a child's screaming left her with permanent hearing damage, despite being partially deaf prior to the alleged incident.

New radars to ease air congestion

Mumbai: In a bid to ease air congestion, Airports Authority of India (AAI) is planning to instal new radar and automation systems at various airports, covering the airspace of the entire country.

Flight to Dubai with no one on board

A Dubai-bound Emirates flight from Ahmedabad, India, flew without a single passenger because the power failure at the airport disrupted the mandatory security check-ins at the airport, Indian media reported.

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Bad weather, equipment

Hundreds of inbound as well as outbound passengers were put to great inconvenience as flights scheduled to arrive at Nagpur on Saturday were either diverted to Hyderabad or cancelled due to bad weather and poor visibility. Airport sources said the Instrument Landing System (ILS) also went out of order on Saturday, leading to the disruption.

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Facilities at Ludhiana airport to be augmented soon: Tewari

The facilities in the Ludhiana airport will be be augmented soon after the local administration hands over the required land to the Airports Authority of India.

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Airlines in fleet expansion mode

Air carriers are planning to add 30% more aircraft to its existing fleet in the next three years. The move suggests a sustained recovery in the air travel market when compared to the last fiscal.In FY10, airlines had deferred its fleet expansion plan owing to a dip in air traffic.

From today, get compensation for delayed flights

It's now the turn for airlines to fasten seat belts. From Thursday, fliers can claim compensation for flight delays, denial of boarding or flight cancellations, according to guidelines formulated by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

Smooth check-in for international flyers

By the end of this week, passengers of international flights might be able to check in without having to stand in long queues. Delhi International Airport (P) Ltd (DIAL) is in the process of setting up four self check-in kiosks and a web check-in facility that are likely to become operational within the next few days.

On-time performance better, but airlines fear revenue loss

The implementation of the DGCA air transport circular, seeking to reduce congestion at the Mumbai airport and offer better services to passengers, by the air traffic control (ATC) had brought about a dramatic improvement in the on-time performance of most airlines.

AI dumps 'image makeover' deal with Aussie co

Loss-making Air India on Wednesday said it has cancelled its controversial $1.6 million deal with an Australian firm to revitalise its brand identity for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.

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Planes' collision averted at Kolkata airport

A major collision was averted at Kolkata airport on Monday as a landing Jet Airways flight came close to an Air India plane at the runway.

Jet to close check-in 45 mins before departure

More than two weeks after the aviation regulator began penalising delays in flight departure, Jet Airways, the biggest domestic carrier, decided to fall in line on Monday. From August 4, the airline will shut its check-in counters 45 minutes before the take-off time at six busy airports, Mumbai,Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Chennai, a press release stated.

Mangalore New Terminal - First Step Towards Next Level

With the new integrated terminal building of Mangalore Airport (NITB) becoming operational from Aug 2, 2010 the long awaited dream of Mangaloreans has finally been fulfilled, albeit after much delay. Though the NITB was inaugurated on May 15, 2010 the terminal was not open for operations until today. With the shifting of the services completely to the new terminal the distance to the airport has been reduced by nearly 6 kms, which has come as a big relief to travelers from the coastal districts of Karnataka and the border districts of neighboring Kerala.

Emirates to Hold Recruitment Drive in Singapore

Dubai-based Emirates plans to hire over 700 First Officers in addition to Licensed Aircraft Engineers over the next 17 months to support new routes, new aircraft and increased frequencies.

Virgin Atlantic Unveils New Livery and Brand Identity

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new aircraft livery and brand identity.

Crew to keep log of intercom chats with pilots on intl flights

After tightening the health and flying track record norms for foreign pilots working in India, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has now framed strict rules for ensuring safety inside cockpits of flights operated by Indian carriers.

Terminal 3 of IGI Airport becomes shopper's delight

Delhi has another shopping district to boast off—just that you need to clear immigration to reach there.

SIA to acquire stake in Indian carrier if rules changed

NEW DELHI: Singapore Airlines has said it may acquire stake in an Indian carrier if the current rules are amended, but is not looking at such opportunities right now.