Low-cost carriers get nod to buy 46 new aircraft

The government has cleared the acquisition of 46 new aircraft worth over Rs 19,000 crore (Rs 190 billion) by three low-cost carriers: SpiceJet, IndiGo and Jet Lite.

Airlines raise fares, focus on fewer & fuller planes

Airlines raise fares, focus on fewer & fuller planesAirlines raise fares, focus on fewer & fuller planes

CEB continues major domestic lead in 1st half

Asia’s third-largest low-cost carrier, Cebu Pacific (CEB) maintains its significant lead over other airlines when it comes to the number of domestic passengers carried in the 1st half of 2010, as per Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) figures.

Singapore Air’s ‘Low Profile’ Goh to Take Helm as Rivals Expand

Goh Choon Phong, the incoming chief executive officer of Singapore Airlines Ltd., will face growing competition for both premium and economy-class passengers in Asia as he tries to revive profits from a two-decade low.

Airlines may go the OLeary way

"Why does every plane have two pilots?"asks Michael O'Leary, CEO of Ryanair, the largest low-cost airline in Europe. Pontificating in his office at the company's headquarters on the outskirts of Dublin Airport.

India clears plane order for low-cost carriers

India's government has approved the multi-billion-dollar purchase of 46 new aircraft by three low-cost carriers SpiceJet, IndiGo and Jet Lite, as air travel revives.