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AirAsia offers 5 million free seats in sale till 25 September; details here
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AirAsia offers 5 million free seats in sale till 25 September; details here

The 5 million free seats sale offer is currently being offered on a variety of well-liked domestic and international routes throughout ASEAN

Air India plans to acquire 100% stake in AirAsia India, seeks approval from CCI
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Air India plans to acquire 100% stake in AirAsia India, seeks approval from CCI

AirAsia India is majority-owned by Tata Sons Private Ltd with a shareholding of 83.67 per cent and the remaining stake is with AirAsia Investment Ltd, which is part of Malaysia's AirAsia Group

COVID-19 impact: AirAsia, IndiGo offload four flyers for not following DGCA-prescribed norms
India

COVID-19 impact: AirAsia, IndiGo offload four flyers for not following DGCA-prescribed norms

While action was taken against the AirAsia passengers for refusing to wear PPE gowns, IndiGo handed over two passengers of its two different flights to security officials for refusing to wear masks

AirAsia India flight from Ranchi to Mumbai aborts take-off after encountering bird hit
India

AirAsia India flight from Ranchi to Mumbai aborts take-off after encountering bird hit

An airlines spokesperson said that another aircraft VT-JRT from Kolkata was being made available as an alternative to ferry the passengers to Mumbai

AirAsia shares tumble 17% in biggest single-day fall; Ernst & Young flags concerns over travel slump
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AirAsia shares tumble 17% in biggest single-day fall; Ernst & Young flags concerns over travel slump

In response, AirAsia said that Malaysia’s stock exchange had granted it 12 months relief from being classified as a financially distressed firm

AirAsia India sacks pilot Gaurav Taneja after his video alleging violations of safety regulations; DGCA issues notice to airline
India

AirAsia India sacks pilot Gaurav Taneja after his video alleging violations of safety regulations; DGCA issues notice to airline

On Sunday, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) sent a show cause notice to an AirAsia India executive over the allegations made by Taneja.

Coronavirus Outbreak: AirAsia India offers 50,000 seats without base fare to doctors
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Coronavirus Outbreak: AirAsia India offers 50,000 seats without base fare to doctors

No-frills airline AirAsia India on Monday said it is offering 50,000 seats without charging base fare to the doctor community who, along with other frontline workers, are working to save lives amid the coronavirus pandemic

AirAsia India announces free rescheduling, direct booking discounts on all flights till 31 May
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AirAsia India announces free rescheduling, direct booking discounts on all flights till 31 May

In view of the ongoing uncertainty, AirAsia India has extended this offer across channels.

AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman step aside as Airbus bribery allegations probed; airline shares drop
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AirAsia CEO Tony Fernandes and chairman step aside as Airbus bribery allegations probed; airline shares drop

Tony Fernandes, one of the aviation industry’s best known executives, and Kamarudin will remain advisers, however, “in view of the current difficult economic circumstances facing the airline industry”, the company added

AirAsia to launch flight services to more cities next fiscal as part of expansion plans for 2021-22
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AirAsia to launch flight services to more cities next fiscal as part of expansion plans for 2021-22

The Tata Sons-AirAsia group joint venture airline currently flies only on domestic routes

AirAsia India plans to start multiple flights connecting Ahmedabad; may add five more aircraft to expand fleet size to 29
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AirAsia India plans to start multiple flights connecting Ahmedabad; may add five more aircraft to expand fleet size to 29

AirAsia is keen on expanding its operations in Ahmedabad by introducing flights on the Ahmedabad-Goa and Ahmedabad-Hyderabad routes.

High average fares, increase in passenger numbers help AirAsia India trim quarterly loss
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High average fares, increase in passenger numbers help AirAsia India trim quarterly loss

In a recent filing to the Malaysian stock exchange, AirAsia Berhad said that AirAsia India recorded a total revenue of Rs 904.74 crore in the latest June quarter.

Domestic air passenger traffic grows by 3.0% in July; IndiGo maintains lead position with 47.8% share
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Domestic air passenger traffic grows by 3.0% in July; IndiGo maintains lead position with 47.8% share

With the tourist season coming to an end, the domestic air passenger traffic in July increased by just 3.01 percent compared to July last year, according to the data released by aviation regulator DGCA on Thursday

SpiceJet inducts Boeing 737 taking fleet size up to 100; fourth domestic airline to do so
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SpiceJet inducts Boeing 737 taking fleet size up to 100; fourth domestic airline to do so

SpiceJet is the fourth domestic airline to achieve the feat after national carrier Air India, now defunct Jet Airways and rival IndiGo

AirAsia to launch Mumbai-Kolkata daily flight from 15 April; flight to strengthen airline's operations in the East
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AirAsia to launch Mumbai-Kolkata daily flight from 15 April; flight to strengthen airline's operations in the East

AirAsia India will now fly connecting Kolkata and Mumbai, with one daily flight, effective 15 April, the airline said in a release Friday

Aero India 2019: Airbus sees market for wide-body jets in India’s budget carriers on expanding international operations
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Aero India 2019: Airbus sees market for wide-body jets in India’s budget carriers on expanding international operations

With Indian airlines expanding international operations, the A330neo is the next natural step for growth, Joost van der Heijden, Airbus head of marketing for Asia and North America, said.

Low-cost carrier AirAsia India offers 20% discounts on ticket prices across flights for 7 days
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Low-cost carrier AirAsia India offers 20% discounts on ticket prices across flights for 7 days

AirAsia's seven day offer commences from 18 February for travel between 25 February and 31 July

AirAsia India seeks permission from civil aviation ministry to start overseas flights; plans to target Southeast Asian countries
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AirAsia India seeks permission from civil aviation ministry to start overseas flights; plans to target Southeast Asian countries

The report added that AirAsia India's application will be considered by the group of ministers (GoM) headed by the finance minister

AirAsia India inducts 20th plane, becomes eligible for international flight; daily Mumbai-Bengaluru services from 15 Jan
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AirAsia India inducts 20th plane, becomes eligible for international flight; daily Mumbai-Bengaluru services from 15 Jan

This will be AirAsia's third entry into Mumbai after discontinuing services to the city first by AirAsia Berhad in 2012 and then by its subsidiary Indonesian AirAsia X in April this year.

AirAsia discounts: Budget airline offers low fares of Rs 399 on domestic, Rs 1,999 on international routes
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AirAsia discounts: Budget airline offers low fares of Rs 399 on domestic, Rs 1,999 on international routes

The airline's Indian arm is a 4-year-old joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd and AirAsia Berhad, which operates to 165 destinations across 25 countries.