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Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
FLY91 announces 'Monsoon Offer' up to Rs 300 off on 20 routes connecting Goa
PUNE: FLY91 has announced special discounts across its network during the monsoon season, airline officials said. The pure-play regional airline is offering up to Rs 300 off on tickets across the 20 routes it currently operates, including five key sectors connecting Goa. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The 'Monsoon Offer' is valid for tickets booked between 1 June and 30 June, and can be availed for travel until 31 August. The Goa-headquartered airline's decision to launch the 'Monsoon Offer' follows a recent appeal by Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte to encourage travellers to visit the coastal state during the monsoons, a period when tourist numbers usually decline. Earlier this month, during a meeting with travel and tourism stakeholders in the state, Khaunte announced efforts to develop a tourism-focused strategy to promote Goa in the monsoon season, involving collaboration with airline partners and online travel agencies (OTAs) to drive growth in the travel sector. The discounted fares apply to flights connecting Goa (GOX) with Hyderabad (HYD), Jalgaon (JLG), Agatti (AGX), Pune (PNQ), Sindhudurg (SDW), and Solapur (SSE). Additional discounted routes include Pune–Sindhudurg, Bengaluru–Sindhudurg, Hyderabad–Sindhudurg, Jalgaon–Hyderabad, Jalgaon–Pune, and Goa–Solapur, aimed at encouraging travel during the season. 'The one-month 'Monsoon Offer' is FLY91's way of making regional air travel more accessible and affordable during the season. With tourist footfall typically dipping during the monsoons, this initiative aims to incentivise travel to Goa while supporting the state government's broader strategy to promote it as a vibrant, all-season destination,' said Manoj Chacko, MD and CEO of FLY91. Headquartered in Goa, FLY91 currently connects the coastal state to Pune, Hyderabad, Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, and Agatti (Lakshadweep). Operating a growing fleet of ATR 72-600 aircraft from its base at Manohar International Airport (GOX), the airline focuses on seamless, efficient, and customer-centric regional travel.
Mint
3 days ago
- Business
- Mint
United Airlines CEO says low-cost model is dead and he may be right
United Airlines and JetBlue announced an agreement on May 29 to link loyalty programs. The broader understanding helps United return to New York one more time, while it mainly focuses on customer loyalty programs, cross-earning and sharing benefits. Speaking to WSJ, Scott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, called the low-cost model 'dead', adding that its aim was to 'screw the customer'. Interestingly, JetBlue had started as a low-cost carrier (LCC), though it quickly added amenities like live inflight TV and subsequently a business class cabin. Scott Kirby's remarks may resonate closer home in India, with IndiGo's CEO Pieter Elbers saying 'We have left the station of a typical LCC, if there is such a thing' last year. IndiGo is the largest carrier in India by both fleet and market share. As Indian LCCs scaled the heights of market share, passengers often complained of either no fare difference or very limited fare differential between LCCs and Full-Service Carriers (FSC) in India. IndiGo, like many of its peers in India, started as a pure-play low-cost carrier. When Kingfisher Airlines and Jet Airways were struggling in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis, it went to town explaining the benefits of a single fleet type, its positive impact on costs and operations. The first change for IndiGo was adding a row of seats in the A320neo to make it 186 seats instead of the standard 180 it had with the A320ceo. In 2017, IndiGo added a new fleet type to its fleet with the induction of the ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft. The LCC station was left in the true sense back then. Today, the IndiGo fleet comprises a multitude of aircraft configurations within its over 400 aircraft, apart from the damp-leased ones the airline operates. If various aircraft types was not enough, IndiGo added a Business class equivalent cabin, calling it IndiGoStretch, which started operations in November last year. The airline also launched a frequent-flyer programme. Go FIRST was possibly the last true LCC that operated in Indian skies, having a single fleet type. Akasa Air has taken that place eventually, though it has different configurations for planes and will continue to have a mix of MAX 8 and MAX 8-200 in its fleet. Akasa Air has not been able to grow as per its initial announcements after indicating planes in quick succession in its first year of operations. Air India Express, which had a fleet of 26 B737s at the time of privatisation, is now more times its size but with a mix of A320ceo, A320neo, A321neo, B737NG and 737 MAX 8. SpiceJet, on the other hand, joined the multi-fleet bandwagon much earlier than IndiGo. However, its focus has been on sustenance amid multiple financial headwinds rather than growth. India today has only one FSC in the form of Air India. As it shifts to a three-class configuration, akin to Vistara which merged with Air India, the economy class is competing with the LCCs with features like 'pay for seat selection', shorting up ancillary revenues and the difference being only in the meals being served complimentary on the FSC. While the LCCs moved up the pedestal, the FSCs climbed down in a double whammy for the customers. This often points up to the question of how FSCs are different in India and the answer to that lies only in the cabins upfront with Premium Economy now offering the service levels and options which were common to Economy class two decades ago and Business class focusing on more and more frills, especially with modern seats. In essence, is Economy then a downgrade in an FSC? All indicators point to a resounding yes and this helps the traditional FSC compete with LCCs, with the bulk of the passengers comprising economy class. Pre-pandemic, when there existed three FSCs in India — Jet Airways, TATA-SIA-owned Vistara and government-owned Air India — the LCCs led by IndiGo were pushing the envelope up with every month and the LCC concentration in the Indian domestic market was over 80 per cent at its peak. On the other side of the pandemic, there is no Vistara or Jet Airways and IndiGo with a 60 per cent-plus market share is a different airline than what it was while SpiceJet has shrunk. The Indian market effectively is undergoing a transition like never before and while the first part of Scott Kirby's statement may be right, the second part definitely does not fit well in Indian context. In fact, the Indian LCCs helped the average Indian consumer fly and more than doubled the market with each passing decade. The rate of growth for Kingfisher Airlines, Jet Airways, Vistara or Air India was much slower than what the trioka of SpiceJet, IndiGo and Go Air achieved in its early years. If anything, the impact was felt on FSCs and not consumers.
Barnama
26-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, & Thailand: May 26, 2025
National flag carrier, Air Cambodia, will complete the delivery of three ATR 72-600 aircraft this year. The first aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Phnom Penh International Airport today. The carrier operates domestic and international flights to China, Thailand and Vietnam. The government initiated a street food hygiene pilot project in Kampong Thom province to raise traders' awareness of food safety. As part of a national campaign, the project aims to promote public health and engage the informal economy. CHINA INK DEALS TO BOOST LOCAL CURRENCY USE AND EXPAND BILATERAL COOPERATION -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesia and China on Sunday agreed to promote the use of their respective national currencies in bilateral trade, marking a significant step toward reducing dependency on the US dollar. The agreement was formalised through a memorandum of understanding signed by Bank Indonesia and the People's Bank of China during Chinese Premier Li Qiang's official visit to Jakarta. HERBAL DRINK AS NATION'S HEALTH SYMBOL: BPOM -- ANTARA The National Food and Drug Agency (BPOM) emphasised that traditional herbal drink jamu is not merely a legacy of the past but a symbol of Indonesia's future health sector. The agency's Deputy for Traditional Medicines, Health Supplements, and Cosmetics Supervision stated that jamu represents local wisdom supported by strong scientific research and evidence. LAOS PAYMENT WITH VISA SUPPORT -- VIENTIANE TIMES The Agricultural Promotion Bank Co Ltd has partnered with VISA to promote cross-border digital payments. The launch of APB World-Remit with the support of VISA B2B Connect will help Lao businesses link up with international markets. OFFICIALS IRON OUT BILATERAL ISSUES -- VIENTIANE TIMES Traditional partners Laos and Thailand held talks on a wide range of issues from political and security cooperation to trade and investment. Foreign Ministry officials also discussed protecting Lao migrant workers' rights in neighbouring Thailand. MYANMAR KEY TO NATION'S STABILITY AND PROGRESS, SAYS LEADER -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR State Administration Council Chairman Senior General Min Aung Hlaing said Myanmar is a union nation based on genuine multiparty democracy and a federal system. All parties have to unite to promote peace and stability in the country. EDIBLE FROG FARMING -- THE GLOBAL NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR Rising demand and lucrative prices for edible frogs in the local market are encouraging more farmers to venture into the business. Called the 'Thai frog', it takes about three months to breed the frogs, which feed on bran and floating fish feed. SINGAPORE HAS REACHED 'CONSENSUS' ON TRADE, US TARIFFS AND POWER GRID AHEAD OF SUMMIT: ANWAR -- THE STRAITS TIMES Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is bullish that 'very constructive' outcomes will result from the Asean Summit and related meetings that Malaysia is hosting as regional leaders began meeting on May 23, citing progress on a regional power grid and the Myanmar civil war. TO SIGN IMPROVED CHINA, INTERNAL TRADE DEALS AS BLOC WEIGHS 'BOLDER' MOVES TO TACKLE US TARIFFS -- CNA Easier trade among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as with the regional bloc's top economic partner, China, is on the horizon as the grouping pushes ahead with 'bolder' moves to stave off the threat of steep US tariffs. THAILAND MINISTRY CRACKS DOWN ON ILLEGAL TOURS TO RESTORE TRUST -- THE NATION Natreeya Taweewong, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, has outlined the government's comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of tourists in Thailand, an issue that remains a top priority. SPENDING TIGHTENS -- BANGKOK POST Quiet tourist attractions with fewer guests and complaints from local merchants about stagnant purchasing power have become more pronounced, as the Thai economy braces for another slump in the second quarter, which is typically a low season for spending. -- BERNAMA BERNAMA provides up-to-date authentic and comprehensive news and information which are disseminated via BERNAMA Wires; BERNAMA TV on Astro 502, unifi TV 631 and MYTV 121 channels and BERNAMA Radio on FM93.9 (Klang Valley), FM107.5 (Johor Bahru), FM107.9 (Kota Kinabalu) and FM100.9 (Kuching) frequencies. Follow us on social media : Facebook : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatv, @bernamaradio Twitter : @ @BernamaTV, @bernamaradio Instagram : @bernamaofficial, @bernamatvofficial, @bernamaradioofficial TikTok : @bernamaofficial
The Star
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Myanmar National Airlines and Chongqing Myanmar Group sign memorandum of understanding to operate direct flights to Chongqing, China
YANGON: It is reported that the state-owned Myanmar National Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding between Myanmar National Airlines and the Chongqing Myanmar Association to operate direct flights to Chongqing, China. The signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Myanmar National Airlines and Chongqing Myanmar Group was held in Chongqing, People's Republic of China, on Monday (May 19). The signing ceremony was attended by Myanmar National Airlines CEO U Khop Khant Mon and officials, the chairman and officials of the Chongqing Myanmar Association, representatives of the Chongqing Provincial Administration, representatives of the Myanmar Consulate in Chongqing, and invited guests. Myanmar National Airlines plans to start operating direct flights between Yangon-Chongqing-Yangon in early August 2025. Myanmar National Airlines operates the Yangon-Kunming-Yangon route weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft. The services will include a baggage allowance of 20kg and a hand carry allowance of 7kg. Myanmar National Airlines is operating the Yangon-Mandalay-Yangon route using a Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft, and the fare is 242,000 kyats per one-way flight, according to Myanmar National Airlines. Myanmar National Airlines operates domestic flights on the Yangon-Mandalay-Yangon route using Boeing 737-800NG aircraft and ATR 72-600 aircraft. The ticket price from Yangon to Mandalay will be only 242,000 kyats. Flight tickets can be purchased by contacting the MNS Call Center at 01-377840, 01-377841, 01-377842, or on the MNA website or the MNA Mobile Application. Myanmar National Airlines domestic and international flight tickets can be purchased at Myanmar National Airlines Head Office, No. 104, Kan Na Road, Kyauktada Township, Yangon, as well as at Myanmar National Airlines branches and Myanmar National Airlines Authorized Sales Agents throughout Myanmar. You can check the dates and times of Myanmar National Airlines domestic flights on the airline's website in real time. Myanmar National Airlines flight tickets can be purchased at using Credit Card, Debit Card, MPU Card, Kpay and CB Pay. The check-in counter for domestic flights will open 2 hours before the flight departure time and close 30 minutes before. - Eleven Media/ANN
Scottish Sun
16-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Horrifying moment plane engine panel comes off mid-air and begins to flap dangerously just inches from the propeller
THIS is the horrifying moment a plane engine panel came off mid-air, sending passengers into a frenzy. Terrifying footage taken from inside the plane shows the panel flapping dangerously - just inches away from the propeller. Advertisement 4 Shocking footage shows sparks flying after a panel comes off mid flight Credit: ViralPress 4 The panel came within inches of the propellor Credit: ViralPress 4 The plane had just taken off from Kaohsiung International Airport (pictured) Credit: Getty The ATR 72-600 plane got into trouble shortly after taking off from Kaohsiung International Airport on Friday morning. Dramatic footage shows the metal panel of the aircraft flapping violently in the wind - leaving the engine exposed. And for one nail-biting moment sparks can be seen flying as the panel comes within inches of the rotating propeller. Passengers reportedly raised the alarm when the plane began to shake out of control. Advertisement The pilots quickly declared an in-flight emergency and returned the aircraft to Kaohsiung One panic-stricken passenger said: "Not long after take off, the plane started shaking. "Everyone looked out the window and began shouting for the flight attendants. "The scariest part was that the flight attendants didn't say anything, but their eyes looked terrified. Advertisement "That scared me even more." An investigation has been launched to determine what caused the mechanical failure. Shocking moment 'half-devil' passenger tries to stab flight attendant & open emergency exit in horror midair attack This comes after a police plane crashed into the sea in Thailand, leaving at least five people dead. The aircraft was caught on camera nosediving into the water before reportedly being split in two upon impact. Advertisement Officials confirmed the plane was just over 300ft off shore at the time of the fatal plummet. Only one passenger is believed to have survived the horror smash, according to a spokesperson from the Royal Thai Police. Four died upon impact with their bodies being recovered by emergency crews as a fifth was declared dead in hospital. 4 One of the terminals at the Kaohsiung International Airport Credit: Getty
