Air India Flight with Improved On-time Performance

The state-owned airline – Air India (AI) – enjoyed a monopoly in the Indian skies for years and owned more than 50 per cent share in the Indian subcontinent. Currently, it serves around 90 destinations all across the globe by operating hundreds of flights every day. The high class in-flight amenities and flawless services offered by this carrier have been acknowledged by a number of industry watchers and critics, over the years. However, due to fog and severe weather in the past few months, the on-time performance (OTP) of Air India flight dropped. It has been recently asked by the Ministry of Civil Aviation of the country to improve its OTP for the convenience of travellers.

Operations of this carrier are now monitored every day, and it has been asked to show 85 per cent accuracy as far as timings and cancellations are concerned. As per reports, the flag carrier is expected to achieve this target within a month. After achieving 85 per cent accuracy, it is expected to operate 90 per cent of all its flights on time as per the turnaround plan. An AI official said that the company is doing requirements to meet the shortage of crew members at busier airports as it emerged as one of the important reasons of the delay. Now, be it flights to Port Blair, Pantnagar, Delhi or Mumbai, the chances are that they will be operated on time. Both Air India and Jet Airways are now introducing new managerial strategies in order to deal with the competition posed by the recently launched airline – Vistara.

In addition to this quality check, the national airline is also planning a fleet restructuring in the coming future. The use of new and more efficient aircraft will help it reducing the current operational cost, giving it an edge over competitors. The blueprint of the plan has been approved by officials of the AI, and its execution may start in the coming months. These changes will ensure that fliers enjoy a better and more efficient flying experience. This also helps in reducing the demand for manpower as new aircraft are equipped with the latest technologies and control system.

Cheap Air Ticket for Andaman and Nicobar Residents

GoAir recently announced cheap air ticket for its flights operated from Port Blair. A concession of 30 per cent will be provided on base fare on all the routes connecting Port Blair. It is not a limited period offer, so residents of Andaman and Nicobar can avail this offer for the whole year. Private airline, GoAir on August 28 announced 30 per cent concession on the base fare of the flights to Port Blair and flights from Port Blair throughout the year for residents of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This step may increase the air traffic on this route, which in turn will help the terminal to improve itself. The vice president of the company said that they are happy to contribute towards the development of the economy, employment opportunities and quality of life of this region in the coming future.

It is one of the leading airlines of the country operated by the Wadia Group. This low-cost carrier (LCC) operates around 800 weekly flights on domestic routes catering to different destinations of around 22 cities. It recently announced new services from Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneshwar and is planning to serve international destinations in the coming months. The LCC is currently operating its flights on almost all the metro and non-metro routes, and is equipped with all the latest technologies.

This airline is best suited for travellers, who are looking for air tickets with all Economy Class seating as it provides low price tickets. However, people who want some extra legroom can opt for GoBusiness service, which offers seats in first three rows, which are comparatively more spacious. All the latest technologies such as Wi-Fi can be used during the flight, and booking or checking GoAir flight status is a quick and easy process. It was the first LCC in the country to offer the first frequent-flyer programme known as GoClub.