A first for Indian skies: Domestic air traffic crossed 100 million in 2017

[maravan91]

A first for Indian skies: Domestic air traffic crossed 100 million in 2017

Domestic air traffic surged 17.4 per cent to cross the 100-million mark in 2017, a first for Indian skies. Low fares, addition of new flights and economic growth have induced air travel in the country that has recorded double-digit passenger growth for 40 consecutive months.

Last month, airlines flew 11.2 million passengers, 17.8 per cent more than the same period in 2016. The load factor in 2017 was 86.1 per cent as against 83.9 per cent in 2016.
http://wap.business-standard.com/ar...ossed-100-million-in-2017-118012300036_1.html

 

[Jackdaws]

To be honest, this scares me given the lack of trained Air Traffic Controllers. Some really greenhorn pilots being hired. And customer service going down the drain - I've had horrible experiences with every airline except Vistara and Jet.

 

[protest]

To be honest, this scares me given the lack of trained Air Traffic Controllers. Some really greenhorn pilots being hired. And customer service going down the drain - I've had horrible experiences with every airline except Vistara and Jet.

In 5 years, industry will mature.

 

[Jackdaws]

In 5 years, industry will mature.

Let's hope so

 

[seesonic]

In 5 years, industry will mature.

Mature. You mean the passenger ? Crew ? Engineering staff?
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India’s national airline will designate two rows on every flight as female-only.

Air India made the announcement after two incidents in the past month of men allegedly groping cabin staff or other passengers.

A general manager at the airline, Meenakshi Malik, said officials had made the decision because “we feel … it is our responsibility to enhance comfort level to female passengers”.

The service, which will come at no extra charge, will start this week on internal flights, and be rolled out across the network throughout the year.

Women in India can already ride in segregated train carriages and buses, and pink women-only auto-rickshaws in two cities near Delhi.

Air India is trying to rebuild its reputation as a safe airline for female passengers after an incident in December, when a business class passenger flying from Mumbai to Newark moved to an empty seat next to a woman in economy and allegedly groped her as she slept.

Another Air India passenger was also reportedly arrested in January after a flight attendant complained he had touched her inappropriately and made lewd remarks.

This month, the airline announced its crew would begin carrying restraints on domestic and international flights to be used on unruly passengers as a last resort.

A former Air India executive, Jitendra Bhargava, told the Hindu the move was a “misplaced priority”.

“To my knowledge, this happens nowhere in the world. Planes are not unsafe for women passengers,” he said. “In case of unruly behaviour, the airline crew are authorised to take action as per the law.”

Domestic air traffic jumped by more than 20% in India in 2015, making it the world’s fastest growing aviation market. But safety fears are also increasing, including near-misses by planes on the tarmac and pilots getting drunk on the job.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...roduces-female-only-rows-to-tackle-harassment

 

[protest]

Mature. You mean the passenger ? Crew ? Engineering staff?
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India’s national airline will designate two rows on every flight as female-only.

Air India made the announcement after two incidents in the past month of men allegedly groping cabin staff or other passengers.

A general manager at the airline, Meenakshi Malik, said officials had made the decision because “we feel … it is our responsibility to enhance comfort level to female passengers”.

The service, which will come at no extra charge, will start this week on internal flights, and be rolled out across the network throughout the year.

Women in India can already ride in segregated train carriages and buses, and pink women-only auto-rickshaws in two cities near Delhi.

Air India is trying to rebuild its reputation as a safe airline for female passengers after an incident in December, when a business class passenger flying from Mumbai to Newark moved to an empty seat next to a woman in economy and allegedly groped her as she slept.

Another Air India passenger was also reportedly arrested in January after a flight attendant complained he had touched her inappropriately and made lewd remarks.

This month, the airline announced its crew would begin carrying restraints on domestic and international flights to be used on unruly passengers as a last resort.

A former Air India executive, Jitendra Bhargava, told the Hindu the move was a “misplaced priority”.

“To my knowledge, this happens nowhere in the world. Planes are not unsafe for women passengers,” he said. “In case of unruly behaviour, the airline crew are authorised to take action as per the law.”

Domestic air traffic jumped by more than 20% in India in 2015, making it the world’s fastest growing aviation market. But safety fears are also increasing, including near-misses by planes on the tarmac and pilots getting drunk on the job.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...roduces-female-only-rows-to-tackle-harassment

Let me satisfy you, we are all rapists here in India.

 

[GodToons]

Vistatra and Air Asia (always) and Jet (most of the time) have best customer experience.

Indigo and SpiceJet sucks with seats. Even water comes in small cups.

 

[assassin123]

Mumbai airport has nearly reached saturation (now the busiest single runway airport in the world) and the new proposed airport is nowhere to be seen.I don't know why such critical projects are not moving forward quickly enough.

 

[seesonic]

Let me satisfy you, we are all rapists here in India.

Mature thoughts

 

[Soumitra]

Mumbai airport has nearly reached saturation (now the busiest single runway airport in the world) and the new proposed airport is nowhere to be seen.I don't know why such critical projects are not moving forward quickly enough.

We need to start Multiple Airport Operations in all Metro cities

 

[protest]

Mature thoughts

Now that we established your premise, i would hope you stay away from this thread unless you have something else to add to the thread.

 

[Trisonics]

To be honest, this scares me given the lack of trained Air Traffic Controllers. Some really greenhorn pilots being hired. And customer service going down the drain - I've had horrible experiences with every airline except Vistara and Jet.

Unwarranted. If you ever get to talk to an Indian commercial pilot, he will be the first one to tell you, their training and aircraft maintenance is top notch. There are always some bad apples like there are anywhere else in the world, but your fear is unfounded.

 

[Jackdaws]

Unwarranted. If you ever get to talk to an Indian commercial pilot, he will be the first one to tell you, their training and aircraft maintenance is top notch. There are always some bad apples like there are anywhere else in the world, but your fear is unfounded.

Ok.