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Airlines

FAA Issues Safety Warnings to Airlines to Prevent Ground Staff Injuries

“Separation” is the aviation safety watchword — whether in the skies or on the ground — to avoid terrifying runway mishaps.

FAA Issues Safety Warnings to Airlines to Prevent Ground Staff Injuries

Airlines

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota

Staffing issues for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration have moved into a dangerous phase since the need for training and experience further waylays insufficient air traffic controller numbers.

U.S. Air Traffic Control Safety Risks Mount as FAA Hits Hiring Quota

Airlines

Skift India Report: Akasa Air to Fly to South Asian and Middle East Countries

After a remarkable year of growth, performance, service, and network expansion, Akasa Air gears up to herald the next chapter of growth with its latest clearance for international routes.

Skift India Report: Akasa Air to Fly to South Asian and Middle East Countries

Travel Technology

How RateGain Plans to Boost Growth

RateGain’s got almost everyone in the industry in its pocket, with 25 of the top 30 OTAs and 23 of the top 30 hotel chains in the world as its customers. It's no surprise that revenues have been growing at a fast clip.

How RateGain Plans to Boost Growth

Airlines

Skift India Report: More Pilots Quit Go First Over Paused Payments

With the insolvency proceedings turning out to be a long-drawn-out process, cash-strapped Go First is as good as a shut shop.

Skift India Report: More Pilots Quit Go First Over Paused Payments

Hotels

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

Online Travel

Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

Investing in the country's alternative accommodations is a timely bet, especially with the pandemic speeding up the adoption of this segment.

Booking.com Highlights its Short-Term Rental Strategy in India

Airlines

Skift India Report: IndiGo Owner Sells More Shares in InterGlobe Aviation

Given Rakesh Gangwal’s previous comments on selling his entire holding in InterGlobe over a period of five years, this news comes as no surprise. Of more interest is where will the low-cost airline’s investor turn his attention to next?

Skift India Report: IndiGo Owner Sells More Shares in InterGlobe Aviation

Tourism

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Given travelers’ demand for exciting alternatives to the packed streets of tourist hotspots, India’s best kept secrets are now waiting for new stories to tell.

Skift India Report: MakeMyTrip Partners With Tourism Ministry

Tourism

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan

How long will we have to wait before China's outbound tourism sentiment is revived completely?

China Resumes Outbound Group Trips to U.S., UK, Japan