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Skift
4 hours ago
- Business
- Skift
IndiGo Adds More Flights to Amsterdam, Manchester. Coming Soon: London and Copenhagen
While it may be a bit early to call IndiGo a global player, it's no longer just India's largest domestic airline. It's steadily working to be something more. India's largest airline, IndiGo, on Wednesday, said it would increase flights to Europe starting September. Starting September 20, IndiGo will fly 6 times per week between Mumbai and Amsterdam and further increase it to daily service from October 13. The Mumbai-Manchester route will also go to four weekly flights. As it leans further into its long-haul ambitions, IndiGo also expects to launch flights to London and Copenhagen 'in the coming months,' CEO Pieter Elbers said during the earnings call on Wednesday. To support its long-haul strategy, IndiGo confirmed it has converted 30 purchase rights into firm orders for the Airbus A350. These aircraft, known for their long range, will start arriving in 2027. Deliveries for the new order will continue from 2032 onwards. Until then, IndiGo is relying on leased aircraft to test the waters and maintain presence in the international market. IndiGo has st
Reuters
7 hours ago
- Business
- Reuters
Indian airline IndiGo posts lower first-quarter profit as forex losses widen
July 30 (Reuters) - IndiGo airline operator Interglobe Aviation ( opens new tab reported a drop in first-quarter profit on Wednesday, hurt by higher costs as foreign exchange losses ballooned. India's biggest airline by market share reported a profit of 21.61 billion rupees ($247.2 million) for April-June period, down from 27.27 billion rupees a year ago. ($1 = 87.4230 Indian rupees)
The Sun
7 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
Major airline launches new onboard suites that ‘feel like a hotel room' with double beds and private wardrobes
AN airline in Europe has revealed some very swanky new seats onboard - which feel like your own private hotel room. Switzerland based Swiss International Airlines have shown off their new seat designs being rolled out across all of the classes. 6 6 6 Called the Swiss Senses, everything from economy to first is being upgraded in their "biggest product investment in the company's history". The new Swiss First suites will be a fully enclosed pod with 1.8m walls and sliding doors for privacy. The airline described them as "your own private retreat above the clouds". Passengers will get a seat that turns into a double bed, as well as a personal wardrobe. Wireless charging, adjustable seat temperatures and even an upgraded washroom for first class passengers is part of the upgrade. Pyjamas, amenity kits and speciality created cocktails are all available to passengers as well. And not only does the inflight entertainment screen wrap around the width of the seat, but travellers can hook up their own headphones to the monitor. The new Swiss Business seats will also have a sliding door and lie-flat beds, along with wireless charging and seat temperature options. Each seat will also have access to the aisle, so no clambering over your neighbour. And passengers will get bedding and amenity kits as well. 'Jet of the future' dubbed The Phantom boasts see-through cabin, fuel-slashing AI design…& could take to skies VERY soon Both premium economy and economy are also being revamped. The premium economy cabin will be redesigned and while the seats remain the same, new in-ear headphones, bedding and menu options are being introduced. And for economy passengers there will be more space with extra legroom, as well as similar new dining options and headphones. All passengers could even see the effects of jet lag be lessened. 6 6 The cabin will use 'Human Centric Lighting' to simulate a normal day time routine, helping your biological rhythm. The new cabins will be rolled out on European routes in October on the Airbus A350-900s. The full fleet including the A330-300 and the Boring 777-300ER will get the seat rollout at a later date. Swiss chief commercial officer Heike Birlenbach: "Our new seats are the centrepiece of our new aircraft cabins." In the mean time, we got the first look at Cathay Pacific's new business class suites. And here are some of our other airline reviews: 6
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
JetBlue Posts Smaller-Than-Expected Loss as Demand Improved
JetBlue Airways Corp. posted a smaller-than-expected loss in the second quarter as demand rebounded and efforts to turn around the struggling carrier gained traction. The airline's adjusted loss was 16 cents a share, the company said in a statement on Tuesday. That compares with the 33-cent average deficit expected by analysts, according to estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Demand improved as the second quarter progressed, and the carrier said it's seeing strong bookings from customers within two weeks of departure.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Chaos breaks out on board an airplane as passenger is accused of despicable act after dispute breaks out over the toilet before takeoff
A Queensland man's flight home ended before it took off after he was kicked off the plane for allegedly assaulting a cabin crew member. Australian Federal Police officers were called to the tarmac at Perth Airport on July 14 following a request for assistance on a departing flight. Sean Joseph Howland, 59, wanted to use the bathroom as the four-and-a-half-hour flight bound for Brisbane was preparing for departure and allegedly refused instructions from cabin crew to take his seat. He then allegedly pushed the crew member, which was reported to the flight captain, who requested officers to attend the gate. Police allege Howland was uncooperative as he was arrested and removed from the plane. A photo released this week showed Howland, dressed in business attire, sitting in the back of a police van. Howland was charged with one count of assaulting a crew member and is due to appear in Perth Magistrates Court later on Tuesday. The alleged incident occurred at Perth Airport (pictured) The maximum penalty for this offence in WA is 14 years in jail. 'The AFP has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to the assault or mistreatment of airline staff, and anyone who commits such an offence can be prosecuted,' AFP Inspector Peter Brindal said. Passengers who notice unruly behaviour in the terminal or on a plane are urged to report it to Airport Watch on 131 237.
